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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 157 to require a salary supplement for school social workers who have been nationally certified by the School Social Work Association of America and are employed by local boards of education if funding is provided for such purpose, permit local boards of education to provide a supplement from other resources if funding is not provided, and require inclusion of the supplement for Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement System calculations; create a new section of KRS Chapter 157 to require a salary supplement for school psychologists who have been nationally certified by the National Association of School Psychologists and are employed by local boards of education if funding is provided for such purpose, permit local boards of education to provide a supplement from other resources if funding is not provided, and require inclusion of the supplement for Teachers’ Retirement System calculations.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to create salary supplements for nationally certified school social workers and school psychologists employed by local school districts in Kentucky. If state funds are appropriated for this purpose, school social workers who are nationally certified by the School Social Work Association of America and school psychologists who are nationally certified by the National Association of School Psychologists will receive an annual salary supplement. This supplement will be equal to the amount provided to teachers with National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification. The Department of Education will be responsible for determining the number of eligible individuals and the amount of the supplement, and for managing its distribution. If state funding is insufficient, local school boards may choose to provide the supplement using their own resources. Importantly, any supplement received will be included when calculating contributions to the Teachers' Retirement System, which is a state-run retirement plan for educators.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
to Primary and Secondary Education (H) (on 01/15/2026)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb260.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb260/orig_bill.pdf |
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