ABEC is the only non-partisan, statewide organization that brings together business and education leaders to share information and support a quality public education system in Arizona. ABEC’s primary focus is the K-12 public education system, with linkages to pre-kindergarten, higher education and the workplace. ABEC is funded through sponsorship, in-kind donations and membership dues. As a 501(c)(3) membership organization, ABEC will not support or endorse any candidate running for public office nor will it influence the outcome of an election.
ABEC advocates on behalf of the K-12 public education community, the children they serve, and the employers who need a strong, well-qualified workforce. The “voice” of ABEC includes:
- Over 60 public K-12 school districts and charter schools enrolling approx. 1 million children in Arizona
- Higher education institutions (for-profit and non-profit) based in Arizona enrolling over 500,000 students
- Individual businesses and business organizations representing over 2,000 Arizona businesses – large and small
- Organizations that employ well over 100,000 Arizona residents.