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HB 562 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to alternative high school diplomas.

Summary
Amend KRS 156.160 to require the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate administrative regulations for an alternate high school diploma and a modified high school diploma; specify requirements for alternate and modified high school diplomas; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require the Department of Workforce Development to identify, compile, and publish a list of employers willing to employ individuals possessing an alternate high school diploma; amend KRS 158.140, 164.787, and 164.7882 to conform.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates alternative diploma pathways and workforce employer lists to enhance educational access and career readiness for students with modified diploma options.90% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 Signed Apr 3, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced → Current/Final · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill underwent a technical revision changing its official designation from 'BR 1793' to 'HB 562/EN' and updating the document status from 'Jacketed' to 'Engrossed'. Additionally, a minor punctuation adjustment was made to the citation of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act by adding a semicolon. These changes reflect the bill's progression through the legislative process and do not alter its substantive policy, scope, or requirements.
TECHNICAL

Updated the bill's official number and version status to reflect its current 'Engrossed' state.

Added a semicolon to the end of a legal citation regarding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Floor votes · House Feb 17, 2026

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
25
Key actions
12
Committee
9
Apr 3, 2026
Signed into law
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 15)
lower
Mar 31, 2026
Upper · Passed
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
upper
Mar 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
lower
Mar 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
passed 95-0
lower
Mar 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
House concurred in Committee Substitute (1)
lower
Mar 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1)
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Committee
to Rules (H)
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Committee
to Education (S)
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (S)
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
3rd reading, passed 96-0
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced
introduced in House
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.