With the 2024 General Election now just over a month away, the debate surrounding the controversial Constitutional Amendment #2 is becoming more and more heated.
On one side of the argument, the belief is that state funding should be made available to students attending private schools. People in this camp would like to see voters “Vote Yes” on Election Day next month.
On the other side of the argument are those who believe that public funding should only go to public school systems. People in this camp are encouraging voters to “Vote No.”
The Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA) has come out in favor of voting “No,” adopting a formal resolution opposing the proposed Amendment #2 that will appear on November ballots.
The unanimous vote, taken on September 13, signals an important statement from the organization, which represents more than 3,300 members representing every county and every school district in Kentucky.
The resolution reads, in part:
“Voters should seriously consider the unintended and adverse consequences Amendment 2 will have on our public schools and local communities.”
“We urge voters to cast a ‘NO’ on Amendment 2 and send a resounding message that the people of Kentucky support public education and oppose public funds for private schools.”
“KASA members have been very clear in telling us they want us to send a strong public message on this issue that could, and in other states has, caused dire harm to public schools and the students they serve,” said KASA Chief Executive Officer Dr. Rhonda Caldwell.
“The fact is this amendment is an attempt to undermine our constitutional rights. The courts have repeatedly established this fact, and this last-ditch effort by groups outside Kentucky is an attempt to convince you otherwise. Those out-of-state groups want to profit off of us as they have in other states where their misleading campaigns prevailed. Kentuckians are smarter than that, and we don’t need opportunists telling us how to govern,” Caldwell added.
KASA represents school leaders in every Kentucky county and is working to ensure that its 3,400 members are working in a legal and responsible manner to ensure their colleagues and neighbors understand the negative consequences of Amendment #2.
KRTA rep to speak on Amendment #2 on Oct. 17
The Whitley Area Retired Teachers Association (WARTA) recently announced that Amendment #2 will be the topic of conversation at their next meeting, taking place Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Cooperative Extension Office in Goldbug.
Larry Woods will be serving as the special guest speaker at this month’s WARTA meeting. He is the legislative representative for the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association (KRTA), and he will be discussing how the Kentucky School Board Association is informing voters about Amendment #2.
WARTA encourages all retired educators in the area to attend and learn the facts about this important issue before going to the polls next month.
The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. on Oct. 17 with a light breakfast before Woods begins his presentation at 10:30 a.m.
