In just one month, Kentucky residents will weigh a big question that could bring “school choice” to the commonwealth.
Through a simple “Yes or no” checkbox on Election Day, voters are poised to decide whether they want to rewrite part of the state constitution to let the state legislature allocate taxpayer dollars to other educational opportunities, such as private or charter schools.
While proponents of the change say this would allow Kentucky students to have wider access to a variety of schools that may better suit their educational needs, critics allege that the amendment would leave a devastating financial impact on the state’s public school system.
Ahead of your visit to the polls, here’s what the constitutional amendment will look like on your ballot and what it could mean for the future of Kentucky’s education system:
Kentucky’s Amendment 2: How will it be written on your ballot?
On the November ballot, Kentuckians will be asked if they want to add the following section to the state constitution: “The General Assembly may provide financial support for the education of students outside the system of common schools. The General Assembly may exercise this authority by law, Sections 59, 60, 171, 183, 184, 186, and 189 of this Constitution notwithstanding.”