States / Kentucky / HB 416

HB 416 Passed First Chamber

AN ACT relating to educators.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
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Enacted

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.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 15, 2026
Last action
Jan 30, 2026 — to Committee on Committees (S)
Session
2026RS
Momentum
59 · Moderate