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KY HB883

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Timmy Truett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a new 10% districtwide enrollment cap for nonresident pupils in virtual programs beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, in addition to the existing 1% statewide cap
  • Requires the Kentucky Department of Education to publish districtwide enrollment data and 10% cap values by July 1, 2026, and annually through June 30, 2028
  • Places responsibility on individual school districts to monitor and comply with their districtwide nonresident enrollment caps for virtual programs
  • Exempts siblings of enrolled pupils, military dependents, and students with qualifying medical conditions from both statewide and districtwide enrollment caps
  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and gubernatorial approval

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to virtual schools and declaring an emergency.

Effective Dates, Emergency

Last Action

to Primary and Secondary Education (H)

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Primary and Secondary Education3/11/2026
Committee On Committees3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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