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passed · Kentucky · House Apr 15, 2026

HR 131: A RESOLUTION recognizing November 2026 as Grieving Children and Families Month in Kentucky.

This resolution formally recognizes November 2026 as Grieving Children and Families Month in Kentucky to raise awareness about the impact of childhood bereavement. The bill directly affects children, youth, and families who have experienced the loss of a parent or sibling, as well as organizations providing support services. It highlights research showing the lasting effects of childhood grief on education, health, and family stability while directing the House Clerk to send a copy to the Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of the issue.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill raises awareness about childhood grief's impact on education, indirectly supporting student well-being and educational access65% confidence

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in committee · Kentucky · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 235: AN ACT relating to education.

This bill amends Kentucky law to update language in the education code to be gender-neutral. It directs the Kentucky Board of Education to create a program helping certified teachers purchase personal computers at discounted rates through competitive bidding. The program would also include training on computer use provided by the vendor selected for the contract. The changes affect all certified teachers in Kentucky and modify the statutory language to use inclusive terms.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides financial assistance for teachers to purchase computers and includes training, enhancing teacher resources and educational infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill provides discounted computers and training for teachers, enhancing digital access and skills in education.75% confidence

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 907: AN ACT relating to education.

This bill amends Kentucky law to clarify how public school districts must publish their annual financial statements and school report cards. It requires school superintendents to make these documents available either in the largest county newspaper, on the district's website, or as printed copies at the main public library. If the district chooses to post documents online or at the library, it must also publish a notice in the newspaper telling the public where to find them. The amendment also ensures all financial statements are prepared using consistent accounting methods across different school systems.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill improves transparency in school financial reporting and public access to school information, strengthening educational accountability and oversight.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 829: AN ACT relating to moral instruction.

Amend KRS 158.200 to require the board of education of a local school district to allow students to attend moral instruction when the moral instruction offering complies with the requirements enumerated; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to authorize the Attorney General to bring an action for a writ of mandamus to compel a board of education to comply; create a cause of action to permit a qualified individual to file a civil action against a board of education for injunctive relief arising from a violation of this Act; permit recovery of monetary damages for a willful and intentional violation; waive sovereign, governmental, and qualified immunity; prohibit retaliation.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill mandates moral instruction attendance, potentially restricting academic freedom and curriculum control in K-12 education75% confidence

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 875: AN ACT relating to interscholastic athletics.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 156 to define terms; establish a nonpublic school student's eligibility for participation in interscholastic athletics at the public school to which the student would be assigned in the student's district of residence; establish requirements, conditions, and procedures for the nonpublic school student's participation in interscholastic athletics.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access by allowing nonpublic school students to participate in public school athletics, enhancing student programs and opportunities.85% confidence

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passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2026

SR 182: 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 its contributions to environmental education in the state. The bill acknowledges KAEE's volunteer history, leadership, partnerships with educational institutions, and role in shaping environmental education policy through past reports and legislation. It encourages continued collaboration between KAEE, state agencies, universities, and community partners to expand environmental education programs for all ages. The resolution also commends KAEE's leadership team for five decades of service and invites public participation in the 2026 annual conference.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors environmental education organization and encourages collaboration to expand environmental education programs in schools.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill honors environmental education organization and encourages collaboration to expand environmental education, indirectly supporting environmental protection through education initiatives.85% confidence

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 801: AN ACT relating to public schools, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

Amend KRS 157.615 to define "traditional school building"; amend KRS 157.621 to authorize a school district to levy a $.05 equivalent rate for school districts that meet specific district facilities requirements and other requirements; authorize the school district to levy an additional $.05 equivalent rate if the local board of education determines the first levy is insufficient to achieve facility goals; establishes a termination date for the levies of 25 years; provide equalization of the levy; establish conditions for receiving equalization of the levy; extend equalization of eqeualization funding for critical construction needs levy; amend KRS 160.290 to require a school district to consolidate or modify the attendance zones of a traditional school building with do not meet certain average daily attendance requirements; appropriate $3,500,000 in each year of the 2026-2028 fiscal biennium for the equalization of established levies; effective July 1, 2026; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes school districts to levy additional taxes to fund school facilities, increasing public education funding through new tax mechanisms.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes school districts to levy additional taxes for facility improvements, directly funding school infrastructure and education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 931: AN ACT relating to children in foster care.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 199 to define terms; require that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services shall establish and operate a Tutoring and Academic Assistance Grant Program for children in foster care; establish the directives of the program; establish the foster child tutoring and academic assistance trust fund.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes a tutoring and academic assistance grant program specifically for children in foster care, expanding educational access and providing funding for academic support services.90% confidence

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in committee · Kentucky · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SB 320: AN ACT relating to human growth and development instruction.

Amend KRS 158.1415 to require a school district to adopt health curricula that includes human growth and development instruction that meets specific criteria; set restrictions for the instruction that grants parents an opportunity to review materials and opt their child out of instruction.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates health curriculum requirements and establishes parental review rights, strengthening educational standards and student protection in K-12 education.85% confidence

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 924: AN ACT relating to the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to establish the Kentucky Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program fund; require the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority to administer the fund; require the authority to disburse funds for student loan repayment to recruit and retain eligible public service employees that live and work in Kentucky; specify terms and process; establish criteria for the program and applicant evaluation for awards; appropriate $30,000,000 from the budget reserve trust fund account for initial implementation of the student loan forgiveness program; appropriate $30,000,000 from the general fund for support of the student loan forgiveness program; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY, EFFECTIVE July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $30M to fund student loan forgiveness for public service employees, directly advancing budget allocation for workforce retention and public service programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes a student loan forgiveness program to recruit and retain public service employees in Kentucky, directly supporting educational access and workforce development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Student Financial Aid

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