The "school choice" debate is coming up again in Kentucky.

On Sept. 11, the Kentucky Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether a state law funding charter schools violates the Kentucky Constitution.

Charter schools and "school choice" have been a controversial topic in the commonwealth, with supporters — including many Republicans in the state legislature — saying "school choice" gives parents the option to send their children to a school that best fits their needs. Critics, meanwhile, argue charter schools take money away from underfunded traditional public schools.

Here's what to know about the case and charter schools in Kentucky.

Are charter schools legal in Kentucky?

Charter schools have been legal in Kentucky since 2017, but none have opened in the eight years since bec

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