HB759

AN ACT relating to teacher certification.

Chamber Passed·3/10/26

Kentucky HB759 establishes alternative routes to teacher certification, including options for veterans, adjunct instructors, and those with.

Kentucky HB759 creates multiple alternative routes to teacher certification, aiming to diversify the teaching workforce and address shortages. It allows veterans, adjunct instructors, and individuals with exceptional work experience to pursue teaching certifications through various pathways. These pathways include completing specific training programs, demonstrating relevant academic qualifications, and fulfilling teaching experience requirements.

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  • Legal Framework
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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 96–0 · Mar 10
Current
Rules Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Veto Override RCS# 221

96 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 26

10:00 AM

Senate Committee On Education

Mar 4

8:00 AM

House Committee On Primary And Secondary Education

History

Mar 31

Senate

returned to Rules (S)

Mar 27

Senate

2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill

Mar 27

Senate

posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 31 2026