Kentucky Supreme Court rules that charter schools law is unconstitutional - AP News
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February 19, 2026
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The Kentucky Supreme Court has ruled that the state’s charter schools law is unconstitutional, delivering a significant blow to the future of charter education in the state. The court’s decision, which came after reviewing a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the law, found that certain provisions violated equal protection under the Kentucky Constitution. This ruling could have wide-reaching implications for education policy and school choice in Kentucky.
The law in question allowed the establishment of up to 50 new charter schools over five years, with the goal of improving academic outcomes and providing alternative educational options for students. However, opponents argued that the law unfairly favored certain groups and created inequities in
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Originally published on AP News on 2/19/2026