Colorado's largest teachers union is warning voters about a recently sent text message that implies they support Amendment 80 in the upcoming general election.

The text includes audio of Colorado Education Association President Kevin Vick suggesting he supports school choice. This is accompanied by a message that approving the change would protect school choice in the state.

If passed, Amendment 80 would enshrine the right to school choice in the state constitution. Supporters say it would protect the right, while opponents fear it could lead to private schools being funded with public school money.

In a statement released on October 17, the CEA explained its position on Amendment 80 while condemning the text.

“Proponents of Amendment 80 have been working since the beginning of this campaign to mislead voters by claiming that this measure is about protecting school choice – which Colorado parents have had for 30 years – when in reality is about opening the door to creating a voucher system,” Vick said in the release.

“Now they are blatantly misrepresenting the position of me and thousands of teachers across the state who have vocally opposed this harmful initiative that would open the door to diverting millions in funding away from the public schools that serve 95% of our children teach, and send them on to private schools.

The text was allegedly submitted by Colorado Dawn as part of a campaign finance complaint filed last week over spending on campaign materials despite not registering as an issue committee.