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SB 140 Kentucky Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to new public school construction.

Summary
Amend KRS 162.060 to require a school district to notify the Transportation Cabinet before construction on a new public school building may begin; require the Transportation Cabinet to provide the chief state school officer with a design and cost estimate for any new routes to access the school site and to identify any cost estimates and improvements to existing routes serving the school site.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires transportation planning for new school construction, improving infrastructure access and safety for students and staff.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates Transportation Cabinet involvement in school route planning, requiring infrastructure assessments for access to new school sites.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2026 Last action Jan 29, 2026
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Jan 29, 2026
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Jan 29, 2026
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