New school choice program in Arizona gives every student the resources and freedom for a better education

By Rayanne Matlock

Published April 28, 2017 6:27pm ET

New school choice program in Arizona gives every student the resources and freedom for a better education — With Ducey's signing of SB 1431, Arizona becomes the first state to have an operational universal ESA program. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) | Elise Amendola

Despite zip code or circumstance, all K-12 students in Arizona now have a chance to receive a personalized education. Earlier this month, Gov. Doug Ducey, a Republican, signed SB 1431, a bill passed by the Arizona legislature significantly expanding the state’s Education Savings Account program.