HB562

AN ACT relating to alternative high school diplomas.

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Kentucky HB562 amends education regulations to establish standards for alternative high school diplomas, dental screenings, and a scholarship program.

Kentucky HB562 amends the Kentucky Revised Statutes to establish standards for alternative high school diplomas for students with disabilities. It mandates dental screenings for students entering public school, public preschool, or Head Start programs. The bill also creates the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship Program to provide scholarships for students enrolled in eligible postsecondary programs. The program aims to ensure affordable access to industry-recognized credentials for students with disabilities and those enrolled in comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs.

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Sponsors

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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

Mar 12

10:00 AM

Senate Committee On Education

Feb 11

8:00 AM

House Committee On Primary And Secondary Education

History

Apr 3

House

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 15)

Mar 31

House

House concurred in Committee Substitute (1)

Mar 31

House

passed 95-0