Education

in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 907: AN ACT relating to education.

This bill amends Kentucky law to clarify how public school districts must publish their annual financial statements and school report cards. It requires school superintendents to make these documents available either in the largest county newspaper, on the district's website, or as printed copies at the main public library. If the district chooses to post documents online or at the library, it must also publish a notice in the newspaper telling the public where to find them. The amendment also ensures all financial statements are prepared using consistent accounting methods across different school systems.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill improves transparency in school financial reporting and public access to school information, strengthening educational accountability and oversight.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 875: AN ACT relating to interscholastic athletics.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 156 to define terms; establish a nonpublic school student's eligibility for participation in interscholastic athletics at the public school to which the student would be assigned in the student's district of residence; establish requirements, conditions, and procedures for the nonpublic school student's participation in interscholastic athletics.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access by allowing nonpublic school students to participate in public school athletics, enhancing student programs and opportunities.85% confidence

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passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2026

SR 182: A RESOLUTION honoring the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

This Senate Resolution honors the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education (KAEE) on its 50th anniversary and recognizes its contributions to environmental education in the state. The bill acknowledges KAEE's volunteer history, leadership, partnerships with educational institutions, and role in shaping environmental education policy through past reports and legislation. It encourages continued collaboration between KAEE, state agencies, universities, and community partners to expand environmental education programs for all ages. The resolution also commends KAEE's leadership team for five decades of service and invites public participation in the 2026 annual conference.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors environmental education organization and encourages collaboration to expand environmental education programs in schools.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill honors environmental education organization and encourages collaboration to expand environmental education, indirectly supporting environmental protection through education initiatives.85% confidence

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 801: AN ACT relating to public schools, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

Amend KRS 157.615 to define "traditional school building"; amend KRS 157.621 to authorize a school district to levy a $.05 equivalent rate for school districts that meet specific district facilities requirements and other requirements; authorize the school district to levy an additional $.05 equivalent rate if the local board of education determines the first levy is insufficient to achieve facility goals; establishes a termination date for the levies of 25 years; provide equalization of the levy; establish conditions for receiving equalization of the levy; extend equalization of eqeualization funding for critical construction needs levy; amend KRS 160.290 to require a school district to consolidate or modify the attendance zones of a traditional school building with do not meet certain average daily attendance requirements; appropriate $3,500,000 in each year of the 2026-2028 fiscal biennium for the equalization of established levies; effective July 1, 2026; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes school districts to levy additional taxes to fund school facilities, increasing public education funding through new tax mechanisms.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes school districts to levy additional taxes for facility improvements, directly funding school infrastructure and education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 931: AN ACT relating to children in foster care.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 199 to define terms; require that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services shall establish and operate a Tutoring and Academic Assistance Grant Program for children in foster care; establish the directives of the program; establish the foster child tutoring and academic assistance trust fund.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes a tutoring and academic assistance grant program specifically for children in foster care, expanding educational access and providing funding for academic support services.90% confidence

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in committee · Kentucky · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SB 320: AN ACT relating to human growth and development instruction.

Amend KRS 158.1415 to require a school district to adopt health curricula that includes human growth and development instruction that meets specific criteria; set restrictions for the instruction that grants parents an opportunity to review materials and opt their child out of instruction.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates health curriculum requirements and establishes parental review rights, strengthening educational standards and student protection in K-12 education.85% confidence

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 924: AN ACT relating to the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to establish the Kentucky Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program fund; require the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority to administer the fund; require the authority to disburse funds for student loan repayment to recruit and retain eligible public service employees that live and work in Kentucky; specify terms and process; establish criteria for the program and applicant evaluation for awards; appropriate $30,000,000 from the budget reserve trust fund account for initial implementation of the student loan forgiveness program; appropriate $30,000,000 from the general fund for support of the student loan forgiveness program; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY, EFFECTIVE July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $30M to fund student loan forgiveness for public service employees, directly advancing budget allocation for workforce retention and public service programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes a student loan forgiveness program to recruit and retain public service employees in Kentucky, directly supporting educational access and workforce development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Student Financial Aid

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passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SR 136: A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2, 2026, as Read Across America Day.

This resolution officially recognizes March 2, 2026, as Read Across America Day in Kentucky. It directly affects the Senate and encourages citizens to participate in reading-related activities that day. The bill designates the date in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday and supports the National Education Association's campaign to promote reading among children. Local schools, libraries, and community organizations are encouraged to host events to celebrate reading and improve students' literacy skills.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill promotes reading literacy through official recognition and encourages community events to improve student reading skills.85% confidence

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 5, 2026

HR 115: A RESOLUTION relating to areas to be protected from civil immigration enforcement actions.

Encourage United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement special agents to refrain from entering places of worship, schools, and hospitals for enforcement actions of United States immigration law.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects schools from immigration enforcement, safeguarding educational environments and student safety75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects hospitals from immigration enforcement, safeguarding patient access and privacy in healthcare settings.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill protects immigrants by restricting ICE enforcement in sensitive locations like schools, hospitals, and places of worship, limiting federal immigration enforcement actions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SR 188: A RESOLUTION honoring the Piner Elementary School archery team for winning the 2026 Kentucky National Archery in the Schools Program 3D state championship.

This resolution honors the Piner Elementary School archery team for winning the 2026 Kentucky National Archery in the Schools Program 3D state championship. It formally recognizes the team's achievement and directs the Senate Clerk to send copies of the resolution to each team member and coach. The bill is a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a policy change, with no direct impact on laws or regulations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors student achievement in archery program, recognizing and validating extracurricular educational activities that enhance student development and school engagement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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