AN ACT relating to Kentucky educational excellence scholarships.

Amend KRS 164.7879 to increase the Kentucky educational excellence scholarship base amount for each eligible grade point average; increase the supplemental award amounts; require a supplemental award for eligible Cambridge Advanced International scores; amend KRS 164.7882 to increase the award amount for an eligible student enrolled in a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program; amend KRS 164.7874, 164.7881, 164.7884, and 164.7885 to conform; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2025.

Introduced: January 7, 2025

Last action: January 9, 2025

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This bill would increase the scholarship amounts available through the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES), which rewards students for their high school grades and test scores. It also raises the award for students enrolled in certain postsecondary transition programs, and adds a new supplemental award for students who earn qualifying Cambridge Advanced International scores. The changes would take effect July 1, 2025. Who it may affect: Kentucky high school students applying for college, families planning for higher education costs, and students with disabilities enrolled in comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs.

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