All red states should immediately audit their biggest school districts
Summary
An audit of Jefferson County Public Schools in Kentucky showed serious problems in how the district is managed. This district, the largest in the state with about 100,000 students, was found to have major failures. The audit was made public at the end of June 2024.Key Facts
- Jefferson County Public Schools is the largest school district in Kentucky.
- The district includes Louisville and has nearly 100,000 students.
- The audit was done by auditor Allison Ball.
- The report shows the school system has major management issues.
- One in every seven students in Kentucky attends this district.
- The audit results were released publicly in late June 2024.
- The report called the district an "institutional failure."
- Kentucky lawmakers in 2024 are considering next steps based on the audit.
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