HB770

AN ACT relating to teacher scholarships.

Introduced·2/26/26
Bill Text

Establishes the Promise Program to provide scholarships for Kentucky students pursuing teacher certification.

The bill creates the Promise Program to assist individuals in becoming certified Kentucky teachers and providing teaching service in Kentucky schools. Eligible students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, Kentucky residents, enrolled in an eligible program of study, and meet certain academic criteria. Promise awards are provided as scholarships, with recipients required to render qualified teaching service. If recipients fail to complete their program or teaching service, they must repay the scholarship. The maximum interest rate on repayments is eight percent per annum.

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Where it stands

Current
Primary and Secondary Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 5

House

to Primary and Secondary Education (H)

Feb 26

House

introduced in House

Feb 26

House

to Committee on Committees (H)