Create a new section of KRS Chapter 151B to require no less than 85% of general fund appropriations to the Office of Adult Education to be used for programs fulfilling the adult education mission and goals of the office; amend KRS 151B.403 to require a qualifying test to obtain a High School Equivalency Diploma to offer a written or paper test administration.
Amend KRS 161.028 to authorize the Education Professional Standards Board to use proceeds from certification fees for the development and maintenance of the Kentucky Educator Placement Service System (KEPS); amend KRS 160.152 to require KEPS to allow a potential applicant to create and submit applications to multiple school districts; make technical changes.
Urge the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville to explore opportunities to participate in the United States Department of Energy's Nuclear Energy University Program and to extend their curricula to offer courses and degree paths to train the workforce that will construct and operate the next generation of nuclear energy facilities; encourage the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville to collaborate with the United States Department of War to explore possible nuclear energy-related grant funding and research opportunities.
This resolution confirms the reappointment of Elijah Edwards to the Education Professional Standards Board in Kentucky. The bill validates an executive action taken by Governor Andy Beshear, officially approving Edwards' continued service on the board representing high school teachers until June 30, 2028. By passing this measure, the Senate completes the required confirmation process for Edwards, who has been determined to meet the state's eligibility requirements. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send copies of the document to both Edwards and the Governor.
This resolution confirms the reappointment of Merideth Murphy Pittman to the Education Professional Standards Board in Kentucky. The bill officially validates her selection by the governor to represent middle school teachers on the board until her term ends in June 2028. By adopting this measure, the Senate completes the required confirmation process for her continued service. The action is administrative and does not alter any laws or create new policies.
This bill confirms the reappointment of Jacqueline Colleen Mayfield to the Education Professional Standards Board in Kentucky. The resolution validates her selection by the Governor to represent elementary school teachers on the board until June 30, 2028. By passing this measure, the Senate completes the required confirmation process for her continued service on the committee.
This resolution confirms the reappointment of Wilton Currie Milliken to the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents for a term ending on June 30, 2031. The measure follows the Governor's initial appointment and verifies that Milliken meets the legal requirements for serving on the board. By passing this resolution, the Senate formally approves his continued service to the university's governing body.
This resolution confirms the reappointment of Justin Kyle Mitchell to the Education Professional Standards Board in Kentucky, a body that sets standards for educators. The bill validates a previous appointment made by the Governor, ensuring Mitchell continues his role representing middle school teachers until his term ends on June 30, 2028. By passing this measure, the Senate officially approves Mitchell's continued service on the board without adding new policies or changing existing laws.
This resolution confirms the reappointment of Lisa Marie Rudzinski to the Education Professional Standards Board in Kentucky. The bill validates a previous appointment by the Governor, ensuring she continues to serve on the board representing school administrators until her term ends on June 30, 2028. By passing this measure, the Senate officially approves her continued role on the committee that sets standards for education professionals in the state.
Amend KRS 161.155 to allow school district employees to use sick leave for observance of religious holidays not otherwise included on the school's calendar if the employee submits a personal statement verifying the observance and gives advance notice to the district; permit local school districts to compensate teachers and employees prior to retirement for accrued accumulated sick leave above 15 days at up to 30% of the teacher's or employee's daily wage; provide that compensation for sick leave compensated prior to retirement shall not impact retirement benefits or contributions to the Teachers' Retirement System or County Employees Retirement System and shall be considered as payment for services rendered; require the Kentucky Department of Education to annually report to the Legislative Research Commission on school districts who have established a program to compensate unused sick leave prior to retirement; amend KRS 78.616 and 161.220 to conform and to make technical amendments.
