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HB 770 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to teacher scholarships.

Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to create the Promise Program to provide scholarships to eligible students of a teacher preparation program; define terms; specify the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority may provide promise awards to eligible students; require 5 years of qualified teaching service; require repayment if services are not rendered; specify that failure to meet repayment obligations shall be cause for revocation of a teaching certificate.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state-funded teacher scholarship program requiring 5-year service, increasing education spending via KHEAA appropriations90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates teacher scholarship program (Promise Program) to fund teacher preparation, requiring 5 years teaching service to maintain funding, directly advancing teacher recruitment and retention in education.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Last action Mar 5, 2026
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Mar 5, 2026
Committee
to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Feb 26, 2026
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introduced in House
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