In kentuckys capital city a high-stakes education-funding vote draws near‚ creating a clear-cut divide between state officials. The proposed change would re-write the states rules about where tax dollars can go in the education system
The ballot asks voters to decide if the constitution should let public money support private and charter schools — a change that could re-shape how kentucky handles its education budget. The timing is critical as early-voting starts this fall
Rand Paul and his wife Kelley Paul stand at the front of the pro-amendment group; pushing for more school options. On the opposing side Andy Beshear and Jacqueline Coleman (who leads education efforts) dont support this shift in funding
The vote puts two different views of education head-to-head: one that wants to open up more choices for students; and another thats focused on keeping public money in public schools. This split follows party lines with republicans backing the change and democrats standing against it