KENTUCKY, USA — A high profile constitutional amendment is on the ballot in Kentucky, and it could decide how funds meant for public education are used.
Voters will head to the polls to vote on Amendment 2 on Election Day, Nov. 5.
Polls in Kentucky close at 6 p.m. and results will begin filtering in shortly after.
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What is Amendment 2?
Constitutional Amendment 2, known as School Choice for Parents, is defined as giving parents “choices” in education opportunities for their children. The amendment would reallocate some taxpayer dollars from public schools into private or charter schools.
Here is a county-by-county breakdown of how Kentuckians voted for Amendment 2.
What is the difference between a "yes" or "no" vote on Amendment 2 in Kentucky?
If you vote "yes" on Amendment 2, the state constitution would change to allow taxpayer dollars to be used to fund private or charter schools. The money would not flow immediately, however. Lawmakers would still need to create and pass legislation regulating how the funds can be allocated.
If you vote "no" on Amendment 2, the state constitution would not change. Money for public schools would not go to private or charter schools.
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