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SB 61 Kentucky Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to Kentucky educational excellence scholarships and declaring an emergency.

Summary
Amend KRS 164.7879 to increase the Kentucky educational excellence scholarship base amount for each eligible grade point average; increase the supplemental award amounts; require a supplemental award for eligible Cambridge Advanced International scores; amend KRS 164.7882 to increase the award amount for an eligible student enrolled in a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program; amend KRS 164.7874, 164.7881, 164.7884, and 164.7885 to conform; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2026.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases Kentucky educational excellence scholarship base amounts, supplemental awards, and adds Cambridge Advanced International awards, directly expanding funding and access for students in K-12 and higher education.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 9, 2026 Last action Jan 9, 2026
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