Bill to address academic needs of foster children moves forward
On Tuesday, the House Education Committee passed a bill seeking to ensure the needs of foster care students are met with 18 members voting yes…
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Legislation to improve access to financial aid passes committee
A bill that would require high school students to complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) documents before graduation passed out of the House…
Lawmakers hear from business community about legislative priorities and workforce initiatives
Representatives from the Kentucky Chamber and the Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center highlighted the importance of having a healthy and skilled workforce for all aspects of…
School leaders in Kentucky to participate in effort to ensure teaching needs are met in coming years
On Thursday, education leaders from the multiple Kentucky school districts met in Bowling Green to hear about the Talent Pipeline Management system and decide if…
Kentucky school counselors connected with resources on important student career paths
On Tuesday, school counselors and college and career readiness coaches from across the bluegrass region gathered in Frankfort to hear from businesses and industry leaders…
Kentucky Education Commissioner says changes must be made to profession to address teacher shortage
Kentucky has seen a shortage of teachers as there have been more than 5,000 job openings for educators since the beginning of 2019 and critical…
Bill changing panel dealing with teacher termination heads to governor’s desk
Legislation to reform the state’s tribunal system which deals with removing ineffective teachers from schools cleared its final legislative hurdle after passing through the House…
Business community and education group express concerns about education accountability changes
On Tuesday morning, the House Education Committee passed legislation that would change education accountability standards in the state. Some groups are expressing concerns about the…
School safety measure passes through Kentucky House
The Kentucky state House passed priority school safety legislation, Senate Bill 1, with a vote of 96-3 on Wednesday. The legislation, sponsored by Senate Education…
Changes to state’s tribunal system advance
Legislation to reform the state’s tribunal system passed through the House Education Committee on Monday with a 13-9 vote. Senate Bill 8, the tribunal reform…