HB 770
AN ACT relating to teacher scholarships.
In Plain Language
This bill creates a scholarship program for students studying to become teachers. Students who receive these scholarships must teach in Kentucky for at least 5 years or pay the money back. If someone doesn't repay what they owe, the state can revoke their teaching certificate.
Official summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to create the Promise Program to provide scholarships to eligible students of a teacher preparation program; define terms; specify the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority may provide promise awards to eligible students; require 5 years of qualified teaching service; require repayment if services are not rendered; specify that failure to meet repayment obligations shall be cause for revocation of a teaching certificate.
Sponsor
D. Grossberg (Democratic-30)
Cosponsors
None listed
Latest action
to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
Mar 5, 2026
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