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Introduced
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
In Committee
04/15/2026
04/15/2026
Crossed Over
03/20/2026
03/20/2026
Passed
04/23/2026
04/23/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/23/2026
04/23/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 151B to require no less than 85% of general fund appropriations to the Office of Adult Education to be used for programs fulfilling the adult education mission and goals of the office; amend KRS 151B.403 to require a qualifying test to obtain a High School Equivalency Diploma to offer a written or paper test administration.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that at least 85% of general fund money allocated to the Office of Adult Education must be used for programs that align with its stated mission and goals, with any remaining funds available for administrative costs. Additionally, it requires that any test used to qualify for a High School Equivalency Diploma, which is a credential demonstrating a level of academic achievement equivalent to a high school diploma, must offer a written or paper-based testing option in addition to electronic administration. The bill also repeals a previous provision and amends another to remove a specific center from developing curriculum materials for American government or history courses at public higher education institutions, leaving the Center of American Civics at the University of Kentucky as the sole entity responsible for this task.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
signed by Governor (on 04/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb826.html |
| Senate Committee Amendment 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/HB826/SCA1.pdf |
| Senate Committee Substitute 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/HB826/SCS1.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb826/bill.pdf |
| Vote History for HB826 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb826/vote_history.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb826/orig_bill.pdf |
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