school choice

In Tuesday's election, Kentucky voters will decide whether to change the state constitution to open the door for school choice. Amendment 2 would allow the state legislature to use tax dollars on education outside of public schools.

The most hotly contested question on Kentucky’s ballot next week may not be who should take office, but whether to remove a constitutional barrier which could open the door for school choice. Amendment 2 would allow state lawmakers to spend public tax dollars on education outside of public schools.

The Kentucky Board of Education has passed a resolution supporting public dollars for public education. The statement, approved unanimously this week, opposes Amendment 2 on the November ballot.

With 43 days until Election Day, some Kentucky superintendents said Monday that a ballot question on school choice would disproportionately threaten their districts because they rely more on the state to fund public education. They called Amendment 2 a voucher program.

A report released Monday also suggests amending Kentucky’s Constitution in the November election would come at the expense of public school students and the state's coffers.

The proposed constitutional amendment was introduced by Rep. Suzanne Miles, a member of House Republican leadership. It was designated as House Bill 2, signifying its importance to GOP leaders.

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