Bill > HB448

This bill makes several appropriations and changes to existing law: 1. It extends the availability of funds appropriated in the previous fiscal year to the Council on Postsecondary Education and certain community development projects, allowing unspent funds to carry forward. 2. It increases funding for the Teachers' Retirement System, including providing full actuarially determined employer contributions, changes to retiree health insurance benefits, and reporting requirements. 3. It makes various changes and appropriations related to the Department of Education, including funding for certain educational programs and allowing more flexibility in modifying district facility plans. 4. It provides additional funding and changes for several programs within the Education and Labor Cabinet, including the Kentucky Adult Learner Program, the Heuser Hearing Institute, and the Kentucky Dataseam Initiative. 5. It appropriates federal funds to provide direct relief payments to eligible nonprofit organizations impacted by COVID-19 and provides funding to the Kentucky Nonprofit Network to support outreach and programming. 6. It makes various other appropriations and changes related to transportation, housing, and workers' compensation programs. The bill also declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon the Governor's signature.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/23RS/hb448.html