HB649

AN ACT relating to education.

Introduced·2/17/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB649 amends education laws regarding board of education member qualifications, terms, and procedures.

Kentucky HB649 revises the qualifications, terms, and procedures for members of boards of education. It mandates that board members must reside in their respective divisions, be at least 24 years old, and have completed at least the twelfth grade or hold a High School Equivalency Diploma. Members must not hold any elective office, be interested in contracts with the board, or have relatives employed by the school district. The bill outlines procedures for filling vacancies, including elections and appointments by the Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts.

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Where it stands

Current
Primary and Secondary Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 17

House

taken from Primary and Secondary Education (H)

Mar 17

House

2nd reading

Mar 17

House

returned to Primary and Secondary Education (H)