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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Crossed Over
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Passed
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Dead
Vetoed
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Veto Overridden
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 164.321 to increase the membership of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) board of regents to a total of 17; reduce the terms of membership on a board of regents to 4 years; reduce the number of members allowed to reside in 1 county to 1 member; specify that the nonteaching member of a board of regents shall not be an employee who supervises more than 2 employees or reports directly to the president; specify that a member of a board of regents may be removed if the member does not attend 3 consecutive regularly scheduled meetings and the president requests the member's removal; amend KRS 164.350 to authorize the board of the KCTCS review the president's biennial budget and the budget planning and implementation processes; amend KRS164.365 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 164.580 to distinguish the responsibilities of the president of the KCTCS; create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to require the president of the KCTCS to employ a chief financial officer and to specify the responsibilities of the chief financial officer; amend KRS 164.583 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 164.591 to require the president of the KCTCS to present a plan for review by the board of regents when considering the reduction, expansion, or creation of colleges, campuses, or programs, allow the president to conditionally implement the plan upon approval of the Council on Postsecondary Education; require KCTCS to submit a report to the appropriate committees of the General Assembly regarding the plan; require final approval of the plan by the General Assembly; require the KCTCS to submit a report to the Legislative Research Commission for referral to the appropriate committees regarding the properties utilized by the KCTCS; amend KRS 164.600 to define "campus" and "chancellor"; create a board of advisors for the KCTCS made up of the chancellor of each college of the system and others as appointed by the president; specify the responsibilities of the chancellor of each college; amend other sections of KRS Chapter 164 to conform; repeal KRS 164.586, 164.587, 164.594, 164.602, and 164.5833; provide for staggering of initial appointments.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to the governance and operations of public postsecondary education in Kentucky, primarily focusing on the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). Key provisions include increasing the KCTCS board of regents to 17 members with four-year terms, limiting county representation to one member, and specifying criteria for non-teaching board members and removal for non-attendance. The bill also grants the KCTCS board the authority to review the president's biennial budget and budget planning processes, clarifies the responsibilities of the KCTCS president, and mandates the employment of a chief financial officer (CFO) and a workforce liaison for the KCTCS president. Furthermore, it establishes a new process for creating or expanding colleges, campuses, or programs, requiring a plan to be presented to the board of regents, approved by the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), and ultimately by the General Assembly, with KCTCS required to report on its properties. The bill also defines "campus" and "chancellor" and creates a board of advisors for KCTCS composed of college chancellors and other appointees. Technical corrections are made throughout KRS Chapter 164, and several sections are repealed. Finally, the bill provides for the staggering of initial appointments to the KCTCS board of regents to ensure a smooth transition.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 164) (on 04/14/2026)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Higher Education
- ‐ Vocational Education
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