Tag: Foundation for A Healthy Kentucky

Health advocates say Amendment 2 would take money from school-based health and nutrition programs

BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS LEXINGTON — Health advocates gathered in Lexington Oct. 16 to voice strong opposition to Amendment 2, saying if passed it would divert money away from much-needed school-based health and nutrition programs that are proven to improve student outcomes. Amendment 2 is a question on next month’s ballot that asks…
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disabilities, Election, Foundation for A Healthy Kentucky, Melissa Patrick, Mental Health, Nutrition, school lunch, school nurses, student health

October 21, 2024
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky says Amendment 2 is bad for children’s health

Kentucky Health News In a two-page document titled “Amendment 2 is Bad for the Health of Kentucky Kids,” the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky describes ways taking money away from “our already underfunded public schools” would impact the health of Kentucky’s youth. Amendment 2 is a constitutional amendment that will be on Kentucky’s ballot for…
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Education, Foundation for A Healthy Kentucky, health policy, Kentucky, student health, Youth

October 7, 2024