AN ACT relating to English language learners.

Amend KRS 157.360 to require that English language learners receive an additional factor of 0.24 in a school districts average daily attendance for the program to support education excellence in Kentucky, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year; amend KRS 160.1596 to conform.

Introduced: February 12, 2025

Last action: February 14, 2025

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This bill would increase the funding weight assigned to English language learners in Kentucky's school funding formula, giving school districts an additional 0.24 factor per English language learner student when calculating state education dollars. Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, districts with more English language learners would receive more state funding to support those students. This is intended to better reflect the additional resources needed to educate students who are learning English. Who it may affect: English language learner students and their families, and the school districts that serve them.

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