AN ACT relating to school property.

Amend KRS 162.055 to allow public school property to be utilized for employee housing; create a new section of KRS Chapter 162 to allow school boards or school district finance corporations to use property currently owned or newly leased to provide housing options for employees upon a determination that the use of land serves the educational purposes of the school district; make technical changes.

Introduced: February 18, 2026

Last action: March 13, 2026

Returned To Primary And Secondary Education (H)

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This bill would allow public school districts in Kentucky to use school-owned or leased property to provide housing for school employees. School boards or their finance corporations could move forward with this if they determine it serves the educational purposes of the district. Who it may affect: public school employees and school districts, particularly in areas where housing availability may make it difficult to attract or retain staff.

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