Introduced
Passed Senate
Passed House
Became law
Last action · March 9, 2026
To Primary And Secondary Education (H)
Introduced January 12, 2026
Senate
Engrossed
2026 Regular Session
SB71
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Amend KRS 160.180 to require all local school board members to receive 6 hours of in-service finance training every 2 years.
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This bill would require all local school board members in Kentucky to complete six hours of finance training every two years. The goal is to ensure board members have up-to-date knowledge of financial responsibilities as they oversee their districts' budgets and spending. Who it may affect: local school board members across Kentucky.
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Legislative History
Jan 12, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Jan 12, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Feb 4, 2026 · Senate
To Education (S)
Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar With Committee Substitute (1) And Committee Amendment (1-Title)
Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Monday, February 09 2026 (clerical)
Feb 9, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 38-0 With Committee Substitute (1) And Committee Amendment (1-Title)
Feb 10, 2026 · House
Received In House
Primary Sponsor
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Matthew Deneen
Senator · Senate District 10
Primary sponsor
matthew.deneen@kylegislature.gov
Co-sponsors (4)
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Greg Elkins
Senator · Senate District 28
Co-sponsor
greg.elkins@kylegislature.gov
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Gerald Neal
Senator · Senate District 33
Co-sponsor
Gerald.Neal@kylegislature.gov
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Steve West
Senator · Senate District 27
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Steve.West@kylegislature.gov
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Mike Wilson
Senator · Senate District 32
Co-sponsor
Mike.Wilson@kylegislature.gov
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