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Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · February 12, 2025

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Introduced February 7, 2025

Senate

Adjourned Sine Die

2025 Regular Session

SB119

AN ACT relating to comprehensive universities.

Amend KRS 164.295 to permit Eastern Kentucky University to offer doctor of osteopathic medicine degrees required for professional practice and licensure in osteopathic medicine.

Education, Higher Health and Medical Services Public Health Universities and Colleges

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This bill would allow Eastern Kentucky University to offer a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a professional degree required to become a licensed osteopathic physician. Currently, EKU does not have the legal authority to grant this type of degree, and this change would expand the university's program offerings in healthcare education. Who it may affect: students pursuing careers in medicine, Eastern Kentucky University, and communities that may benefit from increased access to osteopathic physicians.

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