Kentucky Charter School Funding Law Struck Down

Judge Phillip Shepherd rules the law unconstitutional, temporarily stalling efforts to introduce charter schools in the state.

A Kentucky law designed to establish a funding method for charter schools was invalidated by Judge Phillip Shepherd, stating it violated the state's constitution.
The law, known as HB9, would have allowed public funding for charter schools, creating a 'separate and unequal' system of schools.
The ruling temporarily hinders efforts to introduce charter schools in Kentucky but may fuel attempts to place a ballot measure in 2024.
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron's office is reviewing the ruling to determine the next steps.
The decision is part of a national debate about the nature of what constitutes public education.