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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 855: AN ACT relating to persons entitled to vote.

Amend KRS 116.025 to permit voters 16 and 17 years of age to vote in local school board elections upon local approval by a school board; create a new section of KRS Chapter 116 to require county clerks to administer the registration and voting of persons 16 and 17 years of age; allow voters who are 16 and 17 years of age to receive ballots limited to school board contests; require the State Board of Elections to promulgate administrative regulations to establish the procedure for persons 16 and 17 years of age to register and vote for school board elections.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands voting access for 16-17 year olds in school board elections, enhancing student engagement and democratic participation in local education governance.85% confidence

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 921: AN ACT relating to teachers of exceptional children.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 157 to establish a $10,000 salary supplement for certified teachers of exceptional children; provide the terms and requirements of the salary supplement.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes $10,000 salary supplement for teachers of exceptional children, directly supporting educators and improving educational access for special needs students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 820: AN ACT relating to education.

This bill amends Kentucky law to correct technical details regarding how public school financial reports must be published. It requires school superintendents to make annual financial statements and report cards available through newspapers, district websites, or public libraries. The law specifies that if documents are posted online or at libraries, the school district must notify the public in the local newspaper with the exact location or web address. Additionally, the bill mandates that all financial statements across different school systems be prepared using consistent accounting methods for easier comparison.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill improves transparency in public school financial reporting, enhancing accountability and public access to educational information.75% confidence

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 882: AN ACT relating to discipline of students.

Amend KRS 158.150 to permit a teacher to remove from the classroom a student that violates a school behavior policy and is disruptive to the classroom environment and education process; require teacher and principal or assistant principal agreement before student may return to the classroom on the same school day as removal.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill empowers teachers to maintain classroom order, protecting educational environment and supporting teacher authority85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Teachers

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passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2026

SR 132: A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Joel Barrow and the Choctaw Academy as the first Indigenous American to become a college-educated medical doctor in the country and the first federal Native American boarding school that empowered him.

Honor Dr. Joel Barrow as the first Indigenous American to become a college-educated medical doctor in the country and the Choctaw Academy as the first federal Native American boarding school and the school that empowered him to do so.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors historical educational achievement and recognizes the Choctaw Academy's role in empowering Indigenous education, promoting educational access and historical recognition.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 852: AN ACT relating to education.

This bill amends Kentucky law to clarify how public school districts must share financial information with the community. It requires school boards to publish annual financial statements and report cards either in a local newspaper, on the district website, or at the main public library branch. If the documents are posted online or at a library, the district must also publish a notice in the newspaper explaining where the public can view them. The amendment ensures all school systems prepare financial statements using consistent methods for easier comparison.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enhances transparency by requiring school districts to publish financial information, strengthening community oversight and accountability in public education.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 834: AN ACT relating to school district finances.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to establish the calendar and procedures for a district superintendent and local board of education to adopt a school district budget; require that a budget must include a reserve of not less than 2%; amend KRS 156.200 to authorize the commissioner of education to examine the expenditures, business methods, accounts, financial accounts, and educational records of a local board of education to enforce state law, and to take certain actions upon reason to suspect waste, fraud, fiscal mismanagement, or inaccurate accounts; establish parameters for the commissioner of education when considering an examination; authorize the commissioner of education to require additional training or financial reports to correct issues; provide for oversight by the Kentucky Board of Education; amend KRS 157.440, 160.390, 160.460, 160.470, 160.473, 160.530, 160.550, and 424.250 to conform.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes budget procedures and requires financial reserves, promoting fiscal responsibility and accountability in school district finances.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes budget procedures and requires financial reserves to ensure stable school funding and proper financial management for districts.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability State Budget

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in committee · Kentucky · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 789: AN ACT relating to advanced mathematics coursework.

Amend KRS 158.6453 to require a school district's advanced coursework plan to include middle school mathematics strategies to enable students to enroll in Algebra I by grade 8.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates middle school math strategies to enable earlier Algebra I enrollment, expanding educational access and strengthening math curriculum.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SR 181: A RESOLUTION commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.

This resolution commemorates July 4, 2026, as the 250th anniversary of the United States founding and encourages Kentucky residents to participate in related events. It directs the Senate Clerk to send copies to two senators and calls on schools to improve civics education about federalism and government principles. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal recognition of historical significance within Kentucky.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill encourages civics education about federalism and government principles in schools, indicating support for educational content65% confidence

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passed · Kentucky · House Apr 14, 2026

HR 120: A RESOLUTION commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.

This Kentucky House resolution commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States founding on July 4, 2026, and encourages civic engagement across the state. The bill directs the Clerk of the House to send copies to Representative James Tipton and every school district in Kentucky. It encourages citizens, communities, and educational institutions to participate in commemorative events and enhance civics education about federalism and American history. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of the nation's founding principles.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill encourages civic engagement and explicitly promotes civics education about federalism and American history in educational institutions.75% confidence

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