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Introduced January 12, 2026

Senate
Engrossed
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to training requirements for local boards of education.

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)
Yea: 38
Nay: 0
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Feb 10, 2026 · House
Received In House

Primary Sponsor

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Matthew Deneen

Senator · Senate District 10

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matthew.deneen@kylegislature.gov

Co-sponsors (4)

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Greg Elkins

Senator · Senate District 28

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greg.elkins@kylegislature.gov
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Gerald Neal

Senator · Senate District 33

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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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