Education (Libraries)

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

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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

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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 Feb 17, 2026

HB 609: AN ACT relating to classroom libraries and making an appropriation therefor.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define terms; establish the Classroom Library Grant Program; provide that the Kentucky Department of Education to implement the grant program through selection of a program administrator; establish the qualifications and duties of the program administrator; appropriate $5,000,000 from the General Fund to implement the Classroom Library Grant Program; APPROPRIATION.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $5M from General Fund for classroom libraries, directly funding education programs under state budget.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $5,000,000 for Classroom Library Grant Program to fund educational resources in K-12 schools, directly advancing student access to library materials.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Libraries

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passed · Kentucky · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SJR 54: A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Department for Libraries and Archives and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to cooperate in exploring ways to increase enrollment in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program.

Direct the Department for Libraries and Archives and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to cooperate in exploring ways to increase enrollment in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Program; direct the department and the cabinet to submit a report on the progress of identifying ways of increasing enrollment in the program to the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission by November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirects state agencies to increase enrollment in Imagination Library, a free book program for children, enhancing early literacy access and educational opportunity for K-12 students.95% confidence

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in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 23, 2026

HB 391: AN ACT relating to elementary literacy and making an appropriation therefor.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 171 to establish the Kids Love to Read Program; specify the program is for children in kindergarten through grade 5; require books to be sent to children's homes; require the Department for Libraries and Archives to promulgate administrative regulations necessary to administer the program; appropriate $500,000 in fiscal year 2027-2028 to support the program; APPROPRIATION.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $500,000 for literacy program, directly increasing state funding for public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $500,000 for K-5 literacy program delivering books to homes, directly funding elementary education access and student programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations K-12 Education Libraries

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