Would measure make Kentucky's state education system more political -- or less?
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A bill making its way through the Kentucky General Assembly would change the way the states education commissioner and board of education are selected.
Senate Bill 107 would create a committee to nominate members of the state school board who would be referred to the governor and confirmed by the Kentucky Senate.
The bill also would require the Kentucky Senate to confirm the state school boards appointment or reappointment of the state education commissioner.
Opponents of the measure argue it would politicize Kentuckys education system a system that was overhauled by the 1990 Kentucky Education Reform Act in an effort to shield schools from political interference.
But supporters say SB 107 aims to make the Kentucky Board of Education and Kentucky Department of Education independent from a governors administration.
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Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 4:00 am