| KY First Lady Makes Pitch For Dropout Bill |
| Written by Gary Lacy | |||
| Tuesday, 09 February 2010 14:38 | |||
 Kentucky first lady Jane Beshear made a pitch Tuesday for a bill aimed at gradually raising the state's school dropout age from 16 to 18.The measure didn't receive a vote after some members of the House Education Committee voiced concerns about whether it tackles the root causes of dropping out. They also said state assistance to school districts for dropout prevention programs are underfunded. Committee Chairman Carl Rollins said he expected the bill to be reconsidered next week. Mrs. Beshear, a former school teacher who has championed education issues, said that raising the dropout age makes sense from business and social standpoints. High school dropouts make considerably less money and are more likely to battle addictions, end up in prison and rely on public assistance, she said. Trackback ( 0 )
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