Although the Kentucky legislature paved the way for school choice with a Constitutional amendment, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear vowed to strike down the amendment when it reaches the November ballot. HB 2, which passed both chambers on March 15th, seeks to clarify the state constitution’s language about education funding. If approved by voters, the bill would add a section to the state constitution allowing lawmakers the authority to pay for non-public schools.
' The ballot will contain the following text for voters to respond to: 'To give parents choices in educational opportunities for their children, are you in favor of enabling the General Assembly to provide financial support for the education costs of students in kindergarten through 12th grade who are outside the system of common schools by amending the Constitution of Kentucky as stated below?' Assuming that voters approve the amendment, legislators will discuss and develop...