HB528

AN ACT relating to the governance of the Kentucky School for the Deaf.

Introduced·1/30/26
Bill Text

Amends the governance structure of the Kentucky School for the Deaf, including the appointment process for the superintendent and the composition of.

The bill revises the governance of the Kentucky School for the Deaf, focusing on the appointment process for the superintendent and the composition of the school's board. The superintendent is to be appointed by the chief state school officer upon recommendation from a search committee. The board, which must have a majority of members who are deaf or hard of hearing, includes representatives from various stakeholder groups, such as parents of deaf children, former students, and members of the Kentucky Association for the Deaf.

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Where it stands

Current
Primary and Secondary Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 6

House

to Primary and Secondary Education (H)

Jan 30

House

introduced in House

Jan 30

House

to Committee on Committees (H)