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Introduced January 8, 2025

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Adjourned Sine Die
2025 Regular Session

HB118

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AN ACT relating to research doctoral programs at Western Kentucky University.

Amend KRS 164.295 to permit Western Kentucky University to offer up to five research doctoral degree programs.

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This bill would change state law to allow Western Kentucky University to offer up to five research doctoral degree programs. Currently, state law limits the doctoral programs WKU can provide, and this change would expand that cap. Who it may affect: students and faculty at Western Kentucky University.

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Legislative History

Jan 8, 2025 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 8, 2025 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 4, 2025 · House
To Postsecondary Education (H)

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Michael Meredith

Representative · House District 019

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Kevin Jackson

Representative · House District 020

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Chad Aull

Representative · House District 079

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George Brown

Representative · House District 077

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Robert Duvall

Representative · House District 017

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Samara Heavrin

Representative · House District 018

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DJ Johnson

Representative · House District 013

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Scott Lewis

Representative · House District 014

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Shawn McPherson

Representative · House District 022

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Amy Neighbors

Representative · House District 021

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Jason Nemes

Representative · House District 033

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Rebecca Raymer

Representative · House District 015

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Steve Riley

Representative · House District 023

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