Kentucky · HB562

AN ACT relating to alternative high school diplomas.

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Sponsors: 3
Votes: Apr 3
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Description

Amend KRS 156.160 to require the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate administrative regulations for an alternate high school diploma and a modified high school diploma; specify requirements for alternate and modified high school diplomas; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require the Department of Workforce Development to identify, compile, and publish a list of employers willing to employ individuals possessing an alternate high school diploma; amend KRS 158.140, 164.787, and 164.7882 to conform.

Subjects

State AgenciesEducation, Elementary And SecondaryMental DisabilityEducation, VocationalBoards And CommissionsWorkforce

Progress

IntroducedFeb 4, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 4, 2026
Committee said yesFeb 11, 2026
Passed the first chamberFeb 12, 2026
PassedFeb 17, 2026
Committee said yesMar 12, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 31, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 31, 2026
Became lawApr 3, 2026

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