By Andrew Vandiver and John MeiserIn recent years, over 15,000 additional Kentucky students have started attending a school other than a public school. As more families move toward non-public schools, Kentucky parents called on lawmakers to alleviate the cost of choosing these educational options. The Kentucky General Assembly responded by passing the Education Opportunity Account Act (“EOA Act”), which created a privately funded needs-based assistance program for Kentucky families to cover certain educational expenses. Despite the law’s strong support, Kentucky families were still blocked from obtaining the program’s great benefits. Kentucky non-public schools include a broad array of backgrounds and faith traditions.
