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Last action · January 9, 2026

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Introduced January 9, 2026

Senate

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

SB61

AN ACT relating to Kentucky educational excellence scholarships and declaring an emergency.

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, 2026.

Education, Elementary and Secondary Education, Finance Education, Higher Effective Dates, Emergency

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This bill increases the dollar amounts available through Kentucky's KEES scholarships, which high school students earn based on their grades and test scores. It also adds a new supplemental award for students who score well on Cambridge Advanced International exams, and raises the scholarship amount for students with disabilities enrolled in certain college transition programs. The changes would take effect July 1, 2026. Who it may affect: Kentucky high school students earning KEES scholarships, students participating in Cambridge Advanced International programs, and students with disabilities enrolled in college transition programs.

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