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.

Introduced: January 9, 2026

Last action: January 9, 2026

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This bill would increase the scholarship money available through Kentucky's educational excellence scholarship program, which rewards students for their high school academic performance. It raises the base award amounts tied to grade point averages, increases supplemental awards for certain test scores, and adds a new supplemental award for students who complete Cambridge Advanced International coursework. It also increases award amounts for eligible students enrolled in certain college transition programs for students with intellectual disabilities. Who…

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