Elenee Dao joined ABC15 in August 2022 as a multimedia journalist.
PHOENIX — A new national report shows Arizona ranks toward the bottom for the well-being of children.
Earlier this year, Governor Katie Hobbs and the legislature worked together to expand healthcare access for kids. The rankings stem from datasets ranging from the U.S. Census Bureau to student test scores. Comparing Arizona to higher-ranking Utah on these data points gives a good idea of why Arizona ranks the way it does.The number of kids graduating High School late is almost one in four in Arizona. The rate in Utah is also half. Arizona does better in health rankings; an estimated 8% of kids do not have health insurance in the state whereas the share in Utah is 6%.
While a lot of it is relying on lawmakers, there are things parents can do. Contreras said parents can advocate for their children, ensure that they get the best education they can, and help find resources to improve their education such as tutoring.
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