A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville to explore opportunities to participate in federal nuclear-related programs and to expand their curricula to offer courses and degree paths to train the workforce that will construct and operate the next generation of nuclear energy facilities.

Urge the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville to explore opportunities to participate in the United States Department of Energy's Nuclear Energy University Program and to extend their curricula to offer courses and degree paths to train the workforce that will construct and operate the next generation of nuclear energy facilities; encourage the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville to collaborate with the United States Department of War to explore possible nuclear energy-related grant funding and research opportunities.

Education, Higher Energy Federal Laws and Regulations Nuclear Energy Science and Technology Universities and Colleges

In effect since July 15, 2026

Acts from the 2026 Regular Session that don't carry an emergency clause or set their own effective date took effect 90 days after the session adjourned (Ky. Constitution § 55).

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This resolution urges the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville to look into joining a federal nuclear energy program and to develop new courses and degree programs focused on nuclear energy. It also encourages both universities to work with federal agencies to pursue grant funding and research opportunities in this area. The goal is to help build a trained workforce ready to construct and operate future nuclear energy facilities in Kentucky. Who it may affect: students and faculty at the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville, as well as workers seeking careers in the energy industry.

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