HB 498
AN ACT establishing the Adult Workforce Diploma Pilot Program.
In Plain Language
This bill creates a new Adult Workforce Diploma Pilot Program that helps adults earn diplomas while preparing for jobs. The Education and Labor Cabinet will run the program, pay providers when students reach certain milestones, and report results to education officials. The program will end on July 1, 2029.
Official summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 156 to establish the Adult Workforce Diploma Pilot Program; define terms; establish the Adult Workforce Diploma Pilot Program fund; establish eligibility criteria for the program; direct the Education and Labor Cabinet to administer the program; provide payments to program providers for students who complete specified milestones; require program result reporting to the Kentucky Board of Education, the Secretary of State, and the Legislative Research Commission; specify a program end date of July 1, 2029.
Sponsor
R. Duvall (Republican-17)
Cosponsors
1 listed
Latest action
recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
Apr 15, 2026
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