Bill > HB181

This bill amends Kentucky state law to remove "expected family contribution" from the selection criteria for teacher scholarships, specifically modifying two existing statutes (KRS 164.769 and KRS 164.7889). The bill maintains the core intent of the teacher scholarship program, which is to help highly qualified individuals become certified teachers in Kentucky, particularly in areas with teacher shortages. By eliminating the expected family contribution from scholarship selection criteria, the bill aims to make these scholarships more accessible and potentially expand the pool of eligible candidates. The changes affect how scholarships are awarded, with priority still given to students enrolled in teacher certification programs and those who commit to teaching in critical shortage areas. Recipients will continue to be required to teach in Kentucky schools for a specified period in exchange for scholarship support, with the number of semesters of teaching service corresponding to the number of scholarship semesters received. The bill also preserves provisions about scholarship repayment, interest rates, and reporting requirements, ensuring the program's accountability and ongoing evaluation.

Education

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb181.html