Kentucky Supreme Court Rules Charter School Law Unconstitutional

Kentucky Supreme Court Says Charter Schools Are Unconstitutional - Dissident Voice

While it is not the first state or court to rule that charter schools are unconstitutional and have no right to public funds, it is refreshing to see constitutional standards being upheld in an era where they are casually ignored by authorities at many levels. On February 19, 2026, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported that, “The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a Republican-backed bill establishing a statewide public charter school sys…

KY Supreme Court unanimously strikes down charter school law

Kentucky Supreme Court justices all agreed that the Republican-controlled legislature’s 2022 law allowing charter schools is unconstitutional.

Kentucky Supreme Court voids charter school law, state leaders react

The law would have let publicly funded charter schools open in Kentucky.

kentucky supreme court strikes down charter school funding law

The Kentucky Supreme Court has unanimously declared House Bill 9, the state's charter school funding law, unconstitutional, reaffirming the importance of the public school system and the constitutional protections that support it.

Kentucky Supreme Court Rules Charter School Law Unconstitutional

Taking deeper look at Kentucky's Supreme Court unanimous decision on school funding, written by Justice Michelle Keller - NKyTribune

By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor As the nation celebrates a pivotal ‘rule of law’ affirmation from the U.S. Supreme Court, the state of Kentucky can join in a similar ‘rule of law’ victory, thanks to the Kentucky Supreme Court’s ruling this week affirming that state funds “are for common schools and for nothing else.” The decision was unanimous, and NKY’s own Justice Michele Keller wrote the opinion. The Kentucky Constitution (File image) It sup…