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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Passed
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Dead
Vetoed
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Veto Overridden
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 156 to define "department" and "principal"; establish the principal leadership development practicum; require the Kentucky Department of Education to develop and operate the practicum and outline the required components of the practicum; allow for substitution of practicum hours for hours of instruction required by the effective instructional leadership program; begin the practicum requirements with the 2027-2028 school year; authorize the promulgation of administrative regulations for the operation of the practicum; amend KRS 156.101 to conform; amend KRS 161.207 to remove references to the principal internship program and make conforming changes to initial principal certification process; amend KRS 156.492 to remove an outdated reference; require the Kentucky Department of Education to submit a report to the Legislative Research Commission by November 1, 2026, setting out the implementation plan for the practicum.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new "principal leadership development practicum" managed by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) to provide leadership training for new principals during their first four years in the role, with the program beginning in the 2027-2028 school year, and allows for practicum hours to count towards existing professional development requirements for instructional leaders. The bill also makes several changes to existing education laws, including removing references to the principal internship program in the initial principal certification process, updating language related to school district board member elections and divisions, and establishing new academic centers at the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville focused on American civics and leadership. Additionally, it clarifies provisions related to self-insurance groups and declares an emergency for certain sections to ensure timely implementation for large school districts.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (9)
Steve West (R)*,
Matt Deneen (R),
Don Douglas (R),
David Givens (R),
Robby Mills (R),
Gerald Neal (D),
Lindsey Tichenor (R),
Mike Wilson (R),
Max Wise (R),
Last Action
delivered to Secretary of State (on 04/14/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb4.html |
| Conference Committee Report #1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/SB4/CCR1.pdf |
| House Floor Amendment 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/SB4/HFA1.pdf |
| House Committee Amendment 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/SB4/HCA1.pdf |
| House Committee Substitute 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/SB4/HCS1.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb4/bill.pdf |
| Vote History for SB4 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb4/vote_history.pdf |
| Senate Committee Substitute 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/SB4/SCS1.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb4/orig_bill.pdf |
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