Kentucky House of Representatives bill in Session 26RS.
Status: passed_lower. Latest action: January 30, 2026.
AN ACT relating to educators.
Amend KRS 161.028 to preclude the Education Professional Standards Board from requiring a minimum score on any assessment; require applicants to submit proof of completion of a formative basic skills assessment at the time of application; require applicants to submit results of a formative basic skills assessment prior to their first day of attendance; require the postsecondary institution provide supports for candidates aligned with their formative assessment performance; amend KRS 161.030 to require the Education Professional Standards Board to narrowly tailor content assessments to the area in which an applicant is seeking certification.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-15 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-01-30 | Status | passed_lower |
| 2026-01-30 | Latest Action | 01/30/26: to Committee on Committees (S) |