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News & Commentary
Standing beyond security gates that have signs reading "Area Closed", several people stare at the Supreme Court building.

Victims of Discrimination Have No Path to Justice Following Supreme Court Decision

The egregious decision leaves little recourse for those who endure discrimination on the basis of race, sex, and disability.
Press Release
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Statement on Final Passage of House Bill 9 to Divert Public Dollars from Public Schools

HB9 would divert public school dollars into unaccountable charter schools that could deny students access based on race, religion, sexual orientation, or ability.
Press Release
School bus

Statement Regarding House Passage of House Bill 51, Ban on Universal Mask Requirements in Schools, Colleges, and Universities

Kentucky lawmakers voted to ban schools, colleges, and universities from requiring universal masking. This may force students with some disabilities to choose between their health and their education.
News & Commentary
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Letter to House Education Committee on Universal Masking Requirements

House Bill 51 would ban schools, colleges, and universities from requiring universal masking. Banning safe, simple, and effective precautions would limit equal access to education for some students with disabilities.

Cases, Campaigns & Legislation


Legislation
Jan 3, 2023

Public Dollars for Private Schools

Public school dollars do not belong in private schools. Past legislation is currently blocked in court, but lawmakers would reduce funding by $25M annually, harm Kentucky students, and reduce transparency around how your tax dollars are spent. It also paves the way for school vouchers statewide.
Position: Oppose
Legislation
Jan 3, 2023

Healthcare Discrimination and Refusal

No person should be denied access to healthcare because of who they are. This legislation failed in recent years, but will likely be filed in 2023 and gain more traction.
Position: Oppose