A new report identifies several inefficiencies and gaps in the Kentucky Department of Education.

The report is part of a special examination by State Auditor Allison Ball, which the state legislature required as part of a bill pass during the 2024 legislative session.

In a press release, Auditor Ball says notable findings include allowing $250 million and seek or based funding formula to and that funding to lapse the district's Dei efforts having quote, no noticeable difference in student outcomes and a funding mechanism for preschools that violates the U.S. Constitution and failing to mitigate the risk of sexual harassment and abuse of student athletes.

Now, and in response, Kentucky's education commissioner was quick to point out.

But the report also says the overall culture at KDE is positive and morale is high.

And Commissioner Fletcher noted his department quote, welcomes the opportunity to work with the Kentucky General Assembly for legislative changes.

State lawmakers were quick to react to the report together.

House Speaker David Osborne and State Representative Scott Lewis said, quote, far too many students fall short of their academic potential because of failed programs, broken systems and antiquated processes that no longer serve today's needs, end quote.

They went on to say the report, quote provides an invaluable roadmap for improvements.