AN ACT relating to Kentucky educational excellence scholarships.

Amend KRS 164.7881 to extend expiration of KEES eligibility from 5 to 8 years after high school graduation; amend KRS 164.7884 to conform.

Introduced: February 26, 2026

Last action: March 5, 2026

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This bill would give Kentucky students more time to use their Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) money. Currently, students must use these scholarships within 5 years of graduating high school; this bill would extend that window to 8 years. Who it may affect: Kentucky high school graduates who have earned KEES scholarships and may not be able to attend college right away.

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