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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 164.515 to make the amount of tuition waived for the spouse or child of designated permanently disabled veterans a last-dollar scholarship that shall not exceed the cost of tuition and mandatory fees less any state or federal grants; amend KRS 164.2841 to make the amount tuition waived for the survivor of police officer, firefighter, or volunteer firefighter killed in line of duty last-dollar scholarship that shall not exceed the cost of tuition and mandatory fees less any state or federal grants; amend KRS 164.2842 to make the amount of tuition waived for the survivor of police officer, firefighter, or volunteer firefighter permanently and totally disabled in line of duty a last-dollar scholarship that shall not exceed the cost of tuition and mandatory fees less any state or federal grants; amend KRS 164.507 to make the amount of tuition waived for the non-married spouse or child of a deceased veteran a last-dollar scholarship that shall not exceed the cost of tuition and mandatory fees less any state or federal grants; amend KRS 164.020 to delete the tuition waiver for employees and faculty of state and locally operated secondary area technology center staff.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing Kentucky laws to redefine how certain tuition waivers for postsecondary education are applied, primarily by establishing them as "last-dollar scholarships." This means the waiver will cover the remaining cost of tuition and mandatory fees after any state or federal grants have been applied, ensuring the waiver does not exceed the actual cost of attendance. Specifically, it updates provisions for spouses and children of permanently disabled veterans, survivors of police officers, firefighters, or volunteer firefighters killed or disabled in the line of duty, and deceased veterans, ensuring these waivers are applied as last-dollar scholarships up to 128 credit hours. The bill also removes the tuition waiver for employees and faculty of state and locally operated secondary area technology centers.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (S) (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb497.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb497/bill.pdf |
| Vote History for HB497 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb497/vote_history.pdf |
| House Floor Amendment 3 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/HB497/HFA3.pdf |
| House Floor Amendment 2 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/HB497/HFA2.pdf |
| House Floor Amendment 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/HB497/HFA1.pdf |
| House Committee Substitute 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/HB497/HCS1.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb497/orig_bill.pdf |
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