HB130

AN ACT relating to scholarships.

Introduced·1/7/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB130 amends scholarship eligibility and award criteria for high school and postsecondary students.

Kentucky HB130 modifies the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) program by adjusting the base scholarship amount based on the Consumer Price Index and student grade point average. It introduces a new scale for determining the maximum award amount based on grade point average, ranging from $125 to $500. The bill also extends eligibility for students who maintain a certain grade point average and are on track to graduate. Additionally, it provides a supplemental award for high school students based on Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate examination scores.

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Where it stands

Current
Postsecondary Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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6
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R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 14

House

to Postsecondary Education (H)

Jan 7

House

introduced in House

Jan 7

House

to Committee on Committees (H)