Kentucky House Bill 416
Session 2026RS
AN ACT relating to educators.
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Passed House on Jan 29, 2026
Sponsors
First Action
Jan 15, 2026
Latest Action
Jan 30, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
416
State
Kentucky
Session
2026RS
checkPassed on January 29, 2026
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Summary
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.
Proposed House Floor Amendment 1
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01/30/2026
Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
01/30/2026
Senate
received in Senate
01/29/2026
House
3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Floor Amendment (1)
01/28/2026
House
floor amendment (1) filed
01/22/2026
House
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 23, 2026
01/22/2026
House
2nd reading, to Rules
01/21/2026
House
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
01/16/2026
House
to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
01/15/2026
House
to Committee on Committees (H)
01/15/2026
House
introduced in House
Sources
KY Legislature
Record Created
Jan 16, 2026 12:38:30 AM
Record Updated
Jan 30, 2026 10:43:57 PM