HB 826
AN ACT relating to education.
In Plain Language
This bill requires the Office of Adult Education to spend at least 85% of its general fund money on programs that carry out its adult education mission. It also requires that the test for getting a High School Equivalency Diploma must offer a written or paper option in addition to any other test formats.
Official summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 151B to require no less than 85% of general fund appropriations to the Office of Adult Education to be used for programs fulfilling the adult education mission and goals of the office; amend KRS 151B.403 to require a qualifying test to obtain a High School Equivalency Diploma to offer a written or paper test administration.
Sponsor
J. Tipton (Republican-53)
Cosponsors
2 listed
Latest action
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 197)
Apr 23, 2026
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