Dr. Marty Pollio highlighted key points he hopes the upcoming change can address.

Those opposed to the bill contend that charter schools could drain students, and the funding that comes with them, from the state's public school system.

Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Mary Pollio is scheduled to testify in front of education committee lawmakers from the Kentucky House and Senate next week.  

It's the beginning of a district-wide campaign throughout the year to increase attendance.