HB416

AN ACT relating to educators.

Chamber Passed·1/30/26

Kentucky HB416 amends teacher certification requirements and processes.

Kentucky HB416 amends the Kentucky Revised Statutes to revise teacher certification requirements and processes. The bill establishes standards for teacher preparation programs, including assessments for new and out-of-state teachers. It mandates that all new teachers and those seeking additional certification must pass appropriate assessments. The Education Professional Standards Board is tasked with setting these standards, approving programs, and issuing certificates.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 95–0 · Jan 30
Current
Committee on Committees
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

95 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 21

8:00 AM

House Committee On Primary And Secondary Education

History

Jan 30

Senate

received in Senate

Jan 30

Senate

to Committee on Committees (S)

Jan 29

House

3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Floor Amendment (1)