AN ACT relating to teacher scholarships.

HB 181 amends Kentucky's teacher scholarship program by removing "expected family income" from the selection criteria. This change directly affects Kentucky residents applying for teacher scholarships who are enrolled in eligible education programs at participating institutions. The bill updates the eligibility requirements under KRS 164.769 to no longer consider family financial contribution when determining scholarship awards. The key mechanism shifts the focus from family income to other qualifications, such as academic standards set by the Education Professional Standards Board, while maintaining existing requirements like teaching service commitments. This change takes effect upon passage without altering other program terms like scholarship amounts or repayment obligations.