This explainer presents both sides based on the measure's text. It does not recommend a vote.
Plain English Summary
Amendment 2 would change Kentucky's constitution to allow public tax money to be used for private schools and charter schools. Currently, Kentucky's constitution requires public education funding to go only to public schools.
If YES
Parents could receive public funding to help pay for private school tuition through voucher programs
confidence: high
Charter schools would be eligible to receive public education funding
confidence: high
Legislature would have authority to create school choice programs using taxpayer money
confidence: high
More educational options could become financially accessible to lower-income families
confidence: medium
If NO
Public education funding would continue to be restricted to traditional public schools only
confidence: high
No voucher programs using taxpayer money for private schools could be created
confidence: high
Charter schools would remain ineligible for public funding in Kentucky
confidence: high
Current constitutional protections for public school funding would remain in place
confidence: high
Financial impact
Fiscal impact analysis not yet available. The actual cost would depend on what programs the legislature chooses to create if the amendment passes.
TL;DR
This amendment would allow Kentucky to use public tax money for private schools and charter schools instead of limiting it to traditional public schools.
Limitations
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