SB165

AN ACT relating to preschool education programs.

Introduced·2/5/26
Bill Text

Kentucky SB165 expands preschool education access for four-year-olds, requiring local districts to submit expansion plans and establish half-day.

Kentucky SB165 mandates local school districts to submit preschool expansion plans to the Kentucky Department of Education by March 1, 2028. These plans must detail the estimated start date for expansion, current preschool enrollment, anticipated seat needs, and coordination with existing services. The bill requires districts to provide half-day preschool programs for eligible four-year-olds by the 2034-2035 school year, prioritizing those at risk of educational failure. It also emphasizes collaboration with Head Start and other preschool programs to maximize funding and avoid duplication.

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History

Feb 5

Senate

introduced in Senate

Feb 5

Senate

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