Education

in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 881: 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 superintendents to publish annual financial statements and report cards either in the largest local newspaper, on the district website, or at the main public library. If the documents are posted online or at the library, the superintendent must also notify the public through the newspaper about where to access them. The amendment also ensures all school systems prepare financial statements using consistent accounting methods for easier comparison.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enhances transparency in school financial reporting, strengthening community oversight and accountability in public education.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries

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passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SR 177: 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 the organization's contributions to environmental education in the state. The bill acknowledges KAEE's leadership, partnerships with educational institutions, and role in developing environmental literacy programs for teachers and students. It encourages continued collaboration between KAEE, state agencies, and community partners to expand environmental education opportunities. The resolution also commends KAEE's leadership team for five decades of service and promotes participation in the organization's upcoming 2026 conference in Lexington.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors environmental education organization and encourages expanded environmental literacy programs for teachers and students, supporting educational initiatives.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill honors environmental education organization and encourages collaboration to expand environmental literacy programs, indirectly supporting environmental awareness and conservation efforts.75% confidence

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 922: AN ACT relating to medical school loan repayment.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to create the physician recruitment and retention program to provide loan repayment to eligible medical students; define terms; specify the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority may provide awards to eligible students; require 10 years of qualified medical service; require repayment if services are not rendered; specify that failure to meet repayment obligations may be cause for revocation of a medical license at the discretion of the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides loan repayment assistance to medical students, expanding educational access and supporting higher education in healthcare fields85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates physician recruitment and retention program with loan repayment to improve healthcare access and support medical professionals95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 899: AN ACT relating to school violence.

Amend KRS 456.010 to define "school violence"; amend KRS 456.030 to allow a victim of school violence to file a petition for an interpersonal protective order; amend various sections of KRS Chapter 456 to conform.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill defines school violence and enables protective orders for victims, enhancing student safety and educational environment protection75% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 10, 2026

HJR 98: A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Kentucky Department of Education to collect and report data regarding school nurses.

Direct the Kentucky Department of Education to collect certain data regarding school nurses and report the information to the Legislative Research Commission by December 31, 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates data collection on school nurses, indicating intent to improve health services in schools and support student well-being.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 791: AN ACT relating to special education classrooms.

Create a new section of KRS 157.200 to 157.290 to define terms; require a school district to install and maintain a video and audio surveillance system in every self-contained special education classroom; require a public school to notify a parent of each child in the classroom of the system and the parent's rights within 5 days; permit parents of recorded students access to system footage; require reasonable redaction and segregation to protect student privacy; designate a retention schedule for system footage; require school districts to notify the parents of each student present for an injury in a self-contained special education classroom; amend KRS 157.200 to define "parent" and amend the definition of "special education."

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enhances special education classroom safety through surveillance requirements, protecting students and parents while improving educational infrastructure and privacy safeguards.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates surveillance systems in special education classrooms with privacy protections, parental notification, and data redaction requirements, advancing technology implementation while protecting digital rights.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 932: AN ACT relating to teachers.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to make legislative findings, provide a teacher bill of rights, and require each local school board to provide a copy of the teacher bill of rights to all teachers and post the teacher bill of rights in all public school buildings containing instructional space for students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates teacher bill of rights and mandates distribution to teachers, directly supporting educators and strengthening their professional protections.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates a teacher bill of rights and requires schools to provide it to teachers, strengthening teacher protections and workplace rights.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 11, 2026

HJR 106: A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Council on Postsecondary Education to approve a Doctor of Philosophy in Aquaculture and Aquatic Science program at Kentucky State University.

Authorize Kentucky State University to submit a proposal for a new Doctor of Philosophy in Aquaculture and Aquatic Science program; direct the Council on Postsecondary Education to review and approve a proposal for that program that includes a certification that the program will not require additional general fund appropriations

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes creation of new PhD program at Kentucky State University, expanding higher education opportunities in aquaculture and aquatic science without requiring additional funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Kentucky · House Apr 15, 2026

HCR 108: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Early Childhood Education Governance and Outcomes Task Force.

Establish the Early Childhood Education Governance and Outcomes Task Force; list the duties and members of the task force; require the task force to meet monthly during the 2026 Interim of the General Assembly and to submit a report by December 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes a task force to improve early childhood education governance and outcomes, indicating intent to strengthen educational access and quality.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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signed · Kentucky · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 826: AN ACT relating to education.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 151B to require no less than 85% of general fund appropriations to the Office of Adult Education to be used for programs fulfilling the adult education mission and goals of the office; amend KRS 151B.403 to require a qualifying test to obtain a High School Equivalency Diploma to offer a written or paper test administration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates 85% of general fund appropriations to adult education be used for core programs, protecting and strengthening funding allocation for essential public services.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates 85% of adult education funding be used for core programs and adds testing requirements for high school equivalency, strengthening educational access and accountability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget K-12 Education