SB1

AN ACT relating to education.

Complete·4/14/26

Kentucky SB1 establishes a new governance structure for Jefferson County Public Schools, the state's largest school district, to address systemic.

Kentucky SB1 creates a new governance structure for Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), the largest school district in the state, aiming to address systemic failures and improve student outcomes. The bill emphasizes the need for a clear separation between strategic oversight and day-to-day operational management. It grants the superintendent of JCPS expanded authority over daily operations, including contracts, transportation, personnel, and organizational structure, while the board of education focuses on strategic planning, fiscal oversight, and performance accountability.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

79 Yea

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20 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 25

8:30 AM

House Committee On Primary And Secondary Education

Jan 29

10:00 AM

Senate Committee On Education

History

Apr 14

House

received in Senate

Apr 14

House

to Rules (S)

Apr 14

House

posted for passage for consideration of Governor's veto