2017 REGULAR SESSION |
EDUCATION |
TRACKING SHEET |
UPDATED WITH MARCH 29, 2017 ACTIONS (You can access a summary & text of the bill by clicking on the Bill Number) |
Bill Number | Bill Sponsor | Summary | Last Action |
SENATE BILLS | |||
M. Wilson | Omnibus education reforms to standards, assessments, and accountability | Mar 29, 2017 - to Rules (S); posted for passage for concurrence in House floor amendments (2) and (5) for Wednesday, March 29, 2017; Senate concurred in House floor amendments (2) and (5); Bill passed 37-0; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor | |
R. Stivers II | Amended to contain UofL board reorganization | Jan 09, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 007) | |
A. Robinson | Relating to the expression of religious or political viewpoints in public schools and public postsecondary institutions. | Mar 16, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 15) | |
R. Thomas | Adds equity council member to superintendent screening committee membership. | Jan 07, 2017 - to Education (S) | |
J. Schickel | Various changes to boards of directors of colleges within the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. | Jan 07, 2017 - to Education (S) | |
D. Thayer | Makes changes to local districts school calendar process | Mar 21, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 68) | |
J. Schickel | Remove significant power from school councils and transfer to superintendents | Jan 07, 2017 - to Education (S) | |
J. Schickel | Relating to selection and evaluation of presidents of KCTCS colleges | Jan 07, 2017 - to Education (S) | |
G. Neal | Establishes a pilot program for charter schools. | Jan 07, 2017 - to Education (S) | |
M. Wilson | Prohibit the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) from imposing conditions for a teacher to maintain his or her certification | Jan 07, 2017 - to Education (S) | |
R. Thomas | Create the position of school health coordinator in Kentucky schools | Jan 07, 2017 - to Education (S) | |
R. Alvarado | Scholarship Tax Credit | Jan 07, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (S) | |
D. Parrett | Require the Department of Education to develop and implement the Kentucky Financial Literacy Program | Mar 15, 2017 - recommitted to Education (S) | |
R. Stivers II | Relating to gubernatorial appointments to university boards | Mar 21, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 101) | |
M. Wise | Alternative teaching certification for veterans | Mar 16, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 14) | |
W. Schroder | Alternate methods for publishing school financial statements. | Feb 23, 2017 - taken from State & Local Government (S); 2nd reading; returned to State & Local Government (S) | |
D. Givens | Relating to postsecondary education contract spaces | Feb 28, 2017 - reassigned to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
R. Webb | Relating to Bible literacy courses in the public schools. | Mar 15, 2017 - recommitted to Education (S) | |
M. Wilson | Relating to advanced practice doctoral programs at comprehensive universities. | Mar 21, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 51) | |
D. Givens | Postsecondary funding formula with performance elements | Mar 21, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 52) | |
J. Carpenter | Require civics education in public schools. | Mar 27, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 109) | |
S. West | Deals with educator tribunals | Mar 15, 2017 - recommitted to Education (S) | |
B. Smith | Shell bill relating to workforce training. | Feb 21, 2017 - to Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (S) | |
R. Stivers II | Shell bill relating to education. | Feb 21, 2017 - to Education (S) | |
SENATE RESOLUTIONS | |||
SR 274 | M. Wilson | Confirm the appointment of Gary Wayne Houchens to the Kentucky Board of Education for a term expiring April 14, 2020. | Mar 29, 2017 - introduced in Senate |
SR 275 | M. Wilson | Confirm the appointment of Ronald Cameron Beal to the Council on Postsecondary Education for a term expiring December 31, 2017. | Mar 29, 2017 - introduced in Senate |
SR 282 | D. Seum | Confirm the appointment of Vidya Ravichandran to the Council on Postsecondary Education for a term expiring December 31, 2021. | Mar 29, 2017 - introduced in Senate |
SR 283 | D. Seum | Confirm the appointment of Virginia Carol Wright to the Council on Postsecondary Education for a term expiring December 31, 2021. | Mar 29, 2017 - introduced in Senate |
SR 284 | D. Seum | Confirm the appointment of Lucas V. Mentzer to the Council on Postsecondary Education for a term expiring December 31, 2016. | Mar 29, 2017 - introduced in Senate |
SR 285 | D. Seum | Confirm the appointment of Ben Lovell Cundiff to the Kentucky Board of Education for a term expiring April 14, 2018. | Mar 29, 2017 - introduced in Senate |
SR 286 | D. Seum | Confirm the appointment of Alesa G. Johnson to the Kentucky Board of Education for a term expiring April 14, 2020. | Mar 29, 2017 - introduced in Senate |
SR 287 | D. Seum | Confirm the appointment of Richard F. Gimmel, Jr. to the Kentucky Board of Education for a term expiring April 14, 2020. | Mar 29, 2017 - introduced in Senate |
SR 288 | D. Seum | Confirm the appointment of Milton C. Seymore to the Kentucky Board of Education for a term expiring April 14, 2020. | Mar 29, 2017 - introduced in Senate |
SR 289 | D. Seum | Confirm the appointment of Shawn Labray Reynolds to the Council on Postsecondary Education for a term expiring December 31, 2022. | Mar 29, 2017 - introduced in Senate |
SR 290 | D. Seum | Confirm the reappointment of Lucas V. Mentzer to the Council on Postsecondary Education for a term expiring December 31, 2022. | Mar 29, 2017 - introduced in Senate |
SR 293 | W. Schroder | Confirm the appointment of Benjamin Ernest Brandstetter to the Council on Postsecondary Education for a term expiring December 31, 2020. | Mar 29, 2017 - introduced in Senate |
HOUSE BILLS | |||
K. Bratcher | Confirms Executive Order reorganizing the UofL Board | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to State Government (H); taken from State Government (H); 1st reading; returned to State Government (H); posting waived | |
S. Westrom | Various amendments to increase transparency and accountability for area development districts. | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to State Government (H) | |
P. Moffett | Require a school or district to prominently display on its website a report of the percentage of students meeting standards on specific assessments | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to Education (H) | |
T. Couch | Expand the existing public hearing requirements for property taxes levied by school district boards of education | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
D. Schamore | Provide KEES scholarships to students enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to Education (H) | |
P. Moffett | Establishes charter schools | Jan 06, 2017 - to Education (H) | |
C. Morgan | Relating to postsecondary students` rights. | Jan 06, 2017 - to Education (H) | |
C. Morgan | Relating to ensuring freedom of student speech at public postsecondary education institutions. | Jan 06, 2017 - to Education (H) | |
DJ Johnson | Relating to Bible literacy courses in the public schools. | Mar 29, 2017 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 29, 2017; 3rd reading, passed 34-4 | |
J. Tipton | Require the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate administrative regulations to require drug education. | Mar 15, 2017 - 2nd reading, to Rules | |
K. Bratcher | Permit a student to enroll in the school nearest to their home | Mar 03, 2017 - taken from Education (S); 2nd reading; returned to Education (S) | |
B. Linder | Amends several provisions related to teacher certifications | Feb 07, 2017 - to Education (H) | |
J. Carney | Scholarship tax credit | Feb 17, 2017 - posted in committee | |
J. Tipton | Creates alignment between adult education programs and high school equivalency degree | Mar 21, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 63) | |
S. Overly | Require CPE to implement a statewide policy to provide academic credit for military service and training | Feb 09, 2017 - to Education (H) | |
J. Carney | Relating to advanced practice doctoral programs at comprehensive universities. | Feb 09, 2017 - to Education (H) | |
J. Carney | Establishes the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship program | Feb 09, 2017 - to Education (H) | |
J. Carney | Establishes the dual credit scholarship program | Mar 29, 2017 - reported favorably, to Rules with committee amendments (1-title) Committee Substitute (1) as a consent bill; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 30, 2017 | |
B. Rowland | Allow contributions to a 529 Plan of up to $4,000 to be excluded from adjusted gross income | Feb 09, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
C. Morgan | Mandates multiplication tables, US history course, and Kentucky history course in school curriculum | Feb 09, 2017 - to Education (H) | |
S. Riley | Require KBE to utilize military aptitude tests for career readiness. | Feb 23, 2017 - to Education (S) | |
P. Pratt | Deals with proprietary education and how to deal with schools that close | Mar 27, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 141) | |
T. Moore | Allow concealed carry at schools | Feb 27, 2017 - floor amendments (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) filed | |
K. Flood | Amends the 2016-2018 executive branch biennial budget related to early childhood education and colon cancer screening | Feb 09, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
D. Keene | Exempt courses by certain agencies from the perview of the Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education. | Feb 13, 2017 - to Education (H) | |
R. Rand | Establish the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship Program | Feb 13, 2017 - to Education (H) | |
B. Reed | Remove school board of education member eligibility restriction for aunt, uncle or in-laws | Mar 29, 2017 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 30, 2017 | |
A. Wuchner | Implementation of dyslexia screening and interventions to improve student learning. | Mar 15, 2017 - 2nd reading, to Rules | |
J. Kay | Tax credit for employers that pay off employee student loans | Feb 16, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
R. Benvenuti III | Update nonprofit corporation statutes | Feb 16, 2017 - to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H) | |
A. Gentry | Declare a tax credit for the small businesses who have an apprenticeship program | Feb 21, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
A. Wuchner | Exclude contributions to 529 plan or STABLE account or eligible education expenses | Feb 21, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
J. Shell | Require local school district to provide essential skills curriculum to students | Mar 14, 2017 - taken from Education (S); 2nd reading; returned to Education (S) | |
S. Rudy | Amends the 2016-2018 executive branch budget to include charter school funding, SEEK and KTRS provisions, UK med school lease | Mar 29, 2017 - Line item vetoed Bill received in House; to Rules (H); posted for passage for consideration of Governor`s veto; veto overriden; Bill passed 89-0; received in Senate; to Rules (S); posted for passage for consideration of Governor`s veto for Wednesday, March 29, 2017; line item veto overriden; Bill passed 37-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate | |
S. Lee | Establish the Students with Special Needs Scholarship Program | Feb 21, 2017 - to Education (H) | |
J. York | Require cursive writing to be taught in elementary schools | Mar 02, 2017 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 3, 2017 | |
J. Carney | Establishes charter schools | Mar 21, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 102) | |
J. Carney | Establish the Digital Learning and Workforce Development Pilot Project for virtual schools | Feb 21, 2017 - to Education (H) | |
D. Osborne | Shell bill relating to education. | Feb 21, 2017 - to Education (H) | |
HOUSE RESOLUTIONS | |||
HCR 114 | D. Mayfield | Urge the Council on Postsecondary Education to develop and implement a statewide policy for public postsecondary education institutions to provide academic credit for military service and training for active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves, and National Guard as well as veterans of the Armed Forces. | Mar 01, 2017 - taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day |