An act relating to education.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “AN ACT relating to education.” Read the full text
2026 regular session
What it does
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 156 to make findings and declarations about locally driven innovation and the intent of the General Assembly to permit flexibility for school districts to improve practices; amend KRS 156.161 to modify the waiver process and the waiver authority of the Kentucky Board of Education; require the Kentucky Department of Education to assist local boards of education in the development of waiver requests; specify the analysis the department shall provide to the state
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
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introduced in Senate · Feb 26, 2026
to Committee on Committees (S) · Feb 26, 2026
to Education (S) · Mar 4, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) · Mar 12, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules · Mar 13, 2026
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 16 2026 · Mar 13, 2026
passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day · Mar 16, 2026
3rd reading, passed 30-6 with Committee Substitute (1) · Mar 17, 2026
received in House · Mar 18, 2026
to Committee on Committees (H) · Mar 18, 2026
taken from Committee on Committees (H) · Mar 27, 2026
1st reading · Mar 27, 2026
returned to Committee on Committees (H) · Mar 27, 2026
taken from Committee on Committees (H) · Mar 31, 2026
2nd reading · Mar 31, 2026
returned to Committee on Committees (H) · Mar 31, 2026
to Appropriations & Revenue (H) · Mar 31, 2026
reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) · Apr 1, 2026
taken from Rules · Apr 1, 2026
placed in the Orders of the Day · Apr 1, 2026
floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute · Apr 1, 2026
3rd reading, passed 75-18 with Committee Substitute (1) · Apr 1, 2026
received in Senate · Apr 1, 2026
to Rules (S) · Apr 1, 2026
posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute (1) · Apr 1, 2026
Senate concurred in Committee Substitute (1) · Apr 1, 2026
passed 32-6 · Apr 1, 2026
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate · Apr 1, 2026
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House · Apr 1, 2026
delivered to Governor · Apr 1, 2026
Vetoed · Apr 13, 2026
received in Senate · Apr 14, 2026
to Rules (S) · Apr 14, 2026
posted for passage for consideration of Governor's veto · Apr 14, 2026
veto overridden · Apr 14, 2026
passed 32-6 · Apr 14, 2026
received in House · Apr 14, 2026
to Rules (H) · Apr 14, 2026
taken from Rules (H) · Apr 14, 2026
posted for consideration of Governor's veto · Apr 14, 2026
veto overridden · Apr 14, 2026
passed 75-15 · Apr 14, 2026
received in Senate · Apr 14, 2026
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate · Apr 14, 2026
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House · Apr 14, 2026
delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 180) · Apr 14, 2026
The numbers
2
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: 04/14/26: delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 180).