SB61

Kentucky SB61 amends educational excellence scholarship criteria and eligibility.

Kentucky SB61 revises the Kentucky educational excellence scholarship program, adjusting eligibility criteria and award amounts. The bill modifies the base scholarship amount based on grade point average and introduces supplemental awards for high scores on standardized tests. It extends eligibility for students affected by military transfers, serious illness, or natural disasters. The bill also updates the authority's responsibilities in reporting and disbursing scholarship funds, and declares an emergency to take effect July 1, 2026.