charter schools

All of Bevin's potential opponents — both Republicans and Democrats — who have publicly stated their view on school choice, are opposed.

Unlike last year’s legislative session, this is not an official “budget writing year,” so it'll be harder to pass bills that deal with money.

Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis presented the priorities to the Ky. Board of Education Wednesday. The board voted unanimously to sign on to the agenda.

Wednesday was the first time Wayne Lewis appeared before the Kentucky Board of Education since he was hired as commissioner in late April.

Bevin appointees now have full control of the 12-member board of education, which voted to select charter schools advocate Milton Seymour to chair the panel.

The bill that lawmakers passed last year to fund charter schools expires in June. So in the final days of this year's session, legislators are trying for a long-term solution.

Last year, Kentucky became the 44th state to make charter schools legal. But the mechanism to pay for them expires June 30.

Organizations that want to become charter schools will likely be able to submit applications starting in February 2018.

Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer is still waiting for regulations from state officials regarding the authorization of charter schools.

Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet Secretary Hal Heiner delivered his remarks at Murray State University Tuesday evening.