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KY HB574
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anne Donworth
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AI Summary
- Expands preschool eligibility from income-restricted children (160% federal poverty level) to all 4-year-olds by the 2034-2035 school year, with districts able to opt into expanded eligibility earlier
- Requires local school districts to submit preschool expansion plans to the Kentucky Department of Education by March 1, 2028, detailing anticipated seats needed, infrastructure requirements, and teaming partner arrangements
- Establishes a statewide unified data system for all preschool providers, with enrollment, quality, workforce, and student success data published annually by November 1
- Mandates coordination with Head Start programs to maximize federal funds, with districts facing funding reductions equal to the number of Head Start-eligible children served if they fail to maintain full utilization certification
- Requires the Department of Education to submit annual reports to the Legislative Research Commission beginning December 1, 2028, assessing preschool access statewide and recommending continued expansion strategies
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to preschool education programs.
State Agencies
Last Action
to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Primary and Secondary Education2/12/2026
Committee On Committees2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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