AN ACT relating to Kentucky educational excellence scholarships and declaring an emergency.

Amend KRS 164.7879 to increase the Kentucky educational excellence scholarship base amount for each eligible grade point average; increase the supplemental award amounts; require a supplemental award for eligible Cambridge Advanced International scores; amend KRS 164.7882 to increase the award amount for an eligible student enrolled in a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program; amend KRS 164.7874, 164.7881, 164.7884, and 164.7885 to conform; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2026.

Education, Elementary and Secondary Education, Finance Education, Higher Effective Dates, Emergency

Introduced: January 9, 2026

Last action: January 9, 2026

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Jan 9, 2026 · Senate

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Jan 9, 2026 · Senate

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Primary Sponsor

Casey Chambers Armstrong

Senator · Senate District 19

Primary sponsor

Cassie.Armstrong@kylegislature.gov

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