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Miss Gayle

Republicans dishonest use of bills by attaching things that have little or nothing to do with the original needs to be illegal.

Read about the for-profit school that ignores requirements: courier-journal.com/story/news

"Haynes estimated about 500 were previously home-schooled...Most concerning was student performance...Of the district's virtual third grade students, 9% were proficient in math, compared to 43% statewide."

From Kentucky State Senator Reginald Thomas: One measure the Senate took up was the second House Bill brought before us this session, House Bill (HB) 241. I originally supported this measure because it provided critical flexibility for schools recovering from closures due to extreme weather and other emergencies. It was a bipartisan and common-sense solution to help students and teachers. But what followed is exactly what frustrates so many people about politics. In a rushed, behind-the-scenes process, the Senate Education Committee altered the bill by attaching unrelated provisions to shield a struggling virtual school from oversight, despite its documented failures. This maneuver sidetracked meaningful discussion and undermined the bill’s original purpose, transforming it from a practical solution for lost instructional time into a protection measure for an unaccountable online program. Had the Senate received a clean bill that remained true to its intent, I would have fully supported it. However, I cannot support a bill that prioritizes political maneuvering over student success. As a result, I voted against the measure, which passed by a vote of 23-14. It now returns to the House with the Senate’s changes, and I urge lawmakers to remove these harmful provisions. If the House rejects the changes, the bill will move to a conference committee, where I hope we can restore it to its original intent and ensure it truly serves Kentucky students and schools.
#Kentucky#RedStateHellhole#Education
Mar 07, 2025, 05:33 PM·Public
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