2024 House Bill 208: AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 183 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to education funding

HB 208 would amend section 183 of the Kentucky Constitution so that the General Assembly would oversee and provide for a portion of a students' educational costs outside of the public school system. As long as funds don't come from the school fund then sections 184 to 189 of the Kentucky Constitution should not prevent from providing educational costs for students outside of the public school system. In addition, a general vote on the amount of educational costs provided will be neither prevented nor rejected.

KSVT is in support of this bill as the purpose of it is to provide equal opportunity to students of parents with limited financial means. Since a major obstacle for students when pursuing educational opportunities outside of school can be a lack of financial means, this bill aids in leveling the playing field for students across the state.