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Last action · January 23, 2026
To Committee On Committees (S)

Introduced January 23, 2026

Senate
Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to education.

Amend KRS 156.161 to provide that certain school district facility project waivers shall not expire unless the Kentucky Board of Education provides for expiration when granting the waiver; require the state board to consider waivers no later than 45 calendar days after submission; amend KRS 157.360 to provide for a temporary exemption from maximum class sizes; require the state board to review the exemption issued by the Kentucky Department of Education within 45 days; amend…

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This bill makes several administrative changes to how Kentucky manages public education. It updates rules around school construction project waivers, temporary exceptions to class size limits, and how student and teacher representatives are appointed to the state board of education. It also shifts oversight of certain education technology responsibilities and the Kentucky FFA Leadership Training Center to the Kentucky Department of Education, and directs a portion of teacher certification fees toward a state educator job…

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Legislative History

Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)

Primary Sponsor

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Portrait of Gex Williams

Gex Williams

Senator · Senate District 20

Primary sponsor
gex.williams@kylegislature.gov

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