Education issues appear on midterm ballots across ten states
Voters in 10 states will decide culture-war school questions, including school prayer and trans athletes. Some proposals would amend state constitutions for long-term change.
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What happened
Voters in 10 states are set to address culture-war issues tied to schools, including school prayer and trans athletes. Some initiatives seek long-term change by amending state constitutions. Several education funding measures also appear on ballots for the Nov. 3 election.
Why it matters
Some initiatives aim for long-term change by amending state constitutions. Voters in the affected states will decide these education issues on the ballot.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 6:00 AM ET: Reports said school prayer, trans athletes and other education issues are on midterm ballots in 10 states.
- Oct 13, 2:32 PM ET: Education Week published a guide reviewing education ballot questions in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
- Oct 15, 4:00 AM ET: Local coverage said several education funding measures appear on ballots for the Nov. 3 election.
Coverage
- Delk: Education-related ballot items to consider (aspendailynews.com)
- Which Education Issues Are on the Ballot? Look Up Your State in Our Guide (edweek.org)
- School prayer, trans athletes and other education issues are on midterm ballots (The Washington Post)
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