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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 164.507 to remove degree-seeking requirement for nonremarried spouse and children of a deceased veteran when utilizing educational benefits; require students to use federal grant funds toward tuition prior to the use of the waiver; amend KRS 164.515 to expand educational benefit to include service members with a disability rating of 50% or higher; remove degree-seeking requirement; require students to use federal grant funds toward tuition prior to the use of the waiver.
AI Summary
This bill expands educational benefits for military-connected individuals and their families in Kentucky by removing the requirement that recipients must be seeking a degree to utilize these benefits. Specifically, it allows the nonremarried spouse and children of a deceased veteran to receive tuition waivers without needing to pursue a degree, and it also extends these benefits to service members with a disability rating of 50% or higher, also removing the degree-seeking requirement for them. A key new provision in both instances requires students to first use any federal grant funds they receive towards tuition before the tuition waiver is applied, ensuring that federal aid is maximized. This aims to make educational opportunities more accessible to a broader range of military families and veterans.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H) (on 01/21/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb351.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb351/orig_bill.pdf |
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