Kentucky governor vetoes GOP-backed education measure

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has vetoed a bill that would shift key school governance decisions to superintendents and away from school-based decision-making councils. The veto Wednesday reflects the clear divisions between the Democratic governor and GOP lawmakers over some high-profile education policies. The legislature will have a chance to override the veto when lawmakers reconvene April 13. The education bill also would designate a set of historical documents and speeches to incorporate into classroom work. It’s a response to the national debate over critical race theory.In his veto message, Beshear said the bill represents a “step backward” for public education.