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KY HB416
Bill
Status
Engrossed
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Clines
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AI Summary
- Prohibits teacher preparation programs from requiring minimum test scores on any assessment as a condition for admission, enrollment, continuation, progression, clinical placement, or student teaching
- Requires undergraduate teacher candidates to complete a formative basic skills assessment selected by the Education Professional Standards Board prior to application and submit results before first day of attendance, with results used solely for diagnostic purposes to identify areas needing academic support
- Beginning July 1, 2027, limits required academic content assessments for teacher certification to only the specific subject area(s) in which an applicant is seeking certification, rather than broader assessments
- Clarifies that teacher certification (except emergency certificates) cannot be contingent upon an offer of employment and must be awarded based on completing a preparation program and passing required assessments
- Allows the board and preparation programs to still consider assessment results alongside other indicators when determining readiness for in-program milestones after enrollment
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to educators.
Education, Higher
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (S)
1/30/2026
Committee Referrals
Committee on Committees1/30/2026
Rules1/22/2026
Primary and Secondary Education1/16/2026
Committee On Committees1/15/2026
Full Bill Text
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