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AN ACT relating to a performing arts career pathway.

Amend KRS 158.814 to require the Kentucky Department of Education to develop a career and technical education program or pathway in performing arts.

Introduced: February 6, 2026

Last action: February 13, 2026

To Primary And Secondary Education (H)
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This bill would require the Kentucky Department of Education to create a career and technical education program or pathway focused on performing arts. It expands the existing framework for career and technical education in Kentucky schools to include performing arts as a recognized field of study and career preparation. Who it may affect: students and educators in Kentucky public schools.

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Feb 6, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Feb 6, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 13, 2026 · House
To Primary And Secondary Education (H)

Primary Sponsor

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Steve Bratcher

Representative · House District 025

Primary sponsor
steve.bratcher@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (4)

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Robert Duvall

Representative · House District 017

Co-sponsor
robert.duvall@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Vanessa Grossl
Vanessa Grossl

Representative · House District 088

Co-sponsor
vanessa.grossl@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Kimberly Holloway
Kimberly Holloway

Representative · House District 002

Co-sponsor
kim.holloway@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Walker Thomas
Walker Thomas

Representative · House District 008

Co-sponsor
Walker.Thomas@kylegislature.gov

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