SB61

AN ACT relating to Kentucky educational excellence scholarships and declaring an emergency.

Introduced·1/9/26
Bill Text

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.

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History

Jan 9

Senate

introduced in Senate

Jan 9

Senate

to Committee on Committees (S)