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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 161.030 to require the Education Professional Standards Board to issue a 5 year teaching certificate to eligible applicants.
AI Summary
This bill amends Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 161.030 to require the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB), the state agency responsible for teacher certification, to issue a five-year teaching certificate to eligible individuals. This change specifically addresses situations where a teacher's certificate has expired and they meet certain requirements, such as having completed graduate coursework or receiving a waiver from a school district superintendent, allowing them to obtain a new five-year certificate.
Sponsors (7)
Steve Riley (R)*,
Chris Fugate (R),
Kevin Jackson (R),
Scott Lewis (R),
Shawn McPherson (R),
Sarge Pollock (R),
Timmy Truett (R),
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (H) (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb685.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb685/orig_bill.pdf |
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