Kentucky HB826 establishes fees for duplicate High School Equivalency Diplomas and score reports, with proceeds supporting adult education programs.

Kentucky HB826 creates a new section in KRS Chapter 151B, allowing the Office of Adult Education to charge for duplicate High School Equivalency Diplomas and score reports, with all fees collected supporting adult education programs. The bill mandates that at least 85% of general fund moneys appropriated to the Office of Adult Education be used for programs fulfilling adult education mission and goals. It also authorizes the Office to contract annually with institutions of higher education or other entities for scoring the High School Equivalency Diploma program.

Kentucky HB826 establishes fees for duplicate High School Equivalency Diplomas and score reports, with proceeds supporting adult education programs.

Kentucky HB826 creates a new section in KRS Chapter 151B, allowing the Office of Adult Education to charge for duplicate High School Equivalency Diplomas and score reports, with all fees collected supporting adult education programs. The bill mandates that at least 85% of general fund moneys appropriated to the Office of Adult Education be used for programs fulfilling adult education mission and goals. It also authorizes the Office to contract annually with institutions of higher education or other entities for scoring the High School Equivalency Diploma program.