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The Latest from KSVT

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Kentucky Students to Host Public Hearing in Lexington on School Governance, School Boards & District Decision-Making After State Legislature Passes SB 4

Join the fifth in a series of student-led hearings set for Saturday, April 18 in Lexington, Kentucky

Statement on Senate Bill 4 Committee Substitute

We have made clear our serious opposition to SB 114 and HB 649, and we view this committee substitute to SB 4 as a continuation of those efforts to centralize power and sideline local voices.

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Kentucky Students to Host Public Hearing on Arts & Cultural Education in Danville Amid Ongoing Legal Proceedings Over Education Adequacy

Join the fourth in a series of student-led hearings set for Saturday, February 21 in Danville, Kentucky

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Judge Rules Kentucky Students Have a Right to Be Heard in Education Lawsuit

Judge Philip Shepherd denied the defendants’ motions to dismiss our litigation and affirmed that students unequivocally have standing to bring this litigation to trial. This is a resounding victory for Kentucky students, but it also marks the first step in a long judicial process.

Judge Affirms Kentucky Students’ Right to Be Heard in Education Lawsuit

Kentucky Student Voice Team’s lawsuit advances after a Franklin County judge denies the state’s motion to dismiss and affirms students’ right to challenge education policy in court.

Statement on Senate Bill 114

We strongly oppose Senate Bill 114, recently filed by Kentucky State Senator David Givens. SB 114 would strip over a million Kentuckians in Fayette and Jefferson Counties of the right to vote for school board representatives.