In fiscal year 2014, 23 percent of Arizona’s school-aged children lived atΒ or below the poverty level, compared to the national average of 20 percent.

β€œIn fiscal year 2014, 23 percent of Arizona’s school-aged children lived at or below the poverty level, compared to the national average of 20 percent.”

Source: Arizona auditor general, March 2016


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