Evidence-based literacy bill green-lit by House committee
Has bipartisan support for changing how we teach reading
Education
House committee approves changes to assessments that measure student growth
Uses direct feedback from local community as one component
Beshear’s ‘Pre-K for All’ meets concerns from some key GOP budget-writers
While Beshear administration official makes case for universal preschool
It’s time to demand better support for our schools
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Two GOP priorities for public education advance from Kentucky Senate
FRANKFORT — The Republican-controlled state Senate passed bills Monday aimed at shining more light on school districts’ spending and shifting the balance of power in Kentucky’s largest school district. The bills, considered top priorities by Senate Republicans, now head to the House, which also has a GOP supermajority, for further
This House bill keeps Louisville from building better community
It will allow people who live in the areas with the most resources to avoid any interaction with the people who have the fewest resources.
Ky bill limiting JCPS board power passes committee vote, over superintendent opposition
A Senate priority bill that seeks to delegate power away from the elected board of Jefferson County Public Schools in favor of the district’s superintendent passed its first legislative hurdle.
Education committee green lights school finances bill
Tichenor’s bill pushes for more transparency
Kentucky Senate approves SB 181 to clarify recent teacher and student electronic communication law
Improves bill from last session while keeping its intent
KY lawmakers starved JCPS of funding. Now, they’re trying to break it.
This proposal is not bold, innovative, or courageous. It is a political maneuver designed to shift blame, fracture public trust and weaken an institution that still attempts to serve all children.
Newly filed bills address school administrator pay, principal readiness
More top bills about education issues
Kentucky Senate tries again to shift power away from Jefferson County school board
Bill among priority legislation targeting education and fiscal shortfalls of schools, Senate leader says
Committee advances legislation on dyslexia and dysgraphia
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 21, 2026) — Legislation that would strengthen how Kentucky schools identify and support students with reading and writing difficulties was approved by the House Primary and Secondary Education Committee on Wednesday. Rep. Samara Heavrin (R-Leitchfield) is sponsoring the bill. She said it seeks to expand literacy support in
Kentucky advances ‘grow your own’ teacher pipeline and student transport fixes
Two of many education-related bills
Grant cuts leave Kentucky’s rural schools with few ways to fill funding gaps
Kill the program, eliminate the position, or increase class sizes or cancel field trips?
KY Supreme Court changes course, strikes down law singling out Jefferson County schools
In a narrow decision, justices disagree on reasons why the case was renewed
