Arizona § 15-544 - Limitations on reduction of salaries or personnel
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 15-544 — Limitations on reduction of salaries or personnel, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-544. Limitations on reduction of salaries or personnel
A. A governing board may reduce salaries or eliminate certificated teachers in a school district in order to effectuate economies in the operation of the district or to improve the efficient conduct and administration of the schools of the school district.
B. Notice of a general salary reduction shall be given each certificated teacher affected.
C. The provisions of this section do not apply to reductions in salary from monies from the classroom site fund pursuant to section 15-977.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 15-544
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 15-544 cover?
Section 15-544 ("Limitations on reduction of salaries or personnel") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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