Kentucky faces $40 million school funding gap as student lawsuit pushes for change
Kentucky is facing a $40 million school funding shortfall, with the state’s education chief warning of potential impacts on public schools. The gap includes a $12 million shortfall in SEEK funding. Meanwhile, a student-led lawsuit advocates for more equitable funding, claiming that the state’s school system fails to meet its constitutional duty. The lawsuit calls for reforms, highlighting disparities between wealthy and poorer districts, with lawmakers facing pressure to address the crisis.
