Complicated education issue draws diverse views

A proposed constitutional amendment on the November ballot has a number of groups buzzing. Educators and parents seem to be in favor of the initiative while businesses are concerned about the tax ramifications.

According to its creators, Amendment 73 would stabilize property tax rates for school districts and provide funding for pre-Kindergarten and full-day Kindergarten across the state. It also would expand the definition of students at risk and increase funding for programs that serve children with special needs, gifted and talented students and English language learners.

Businesses, which say they support education, are not so…