KY SB165

Expands preschool eligibility from low-income four-year-olds (households at or below 160% federal poverty level) to all four-year-olds in Kentucky, with mandatory implementation by July 1, 2034 and optional early adoption by districts before the 2034-2035 school year

Requires the Kentucky Department of Education to establish a statewide unified data system for all preschool providers, with annual reporting on enrollment, quality, workforce, and student success data published by November 1 each year

Mandates local school districts submit preschool expansion plans to the Department of Education by March 1, 2028, detailing anticipated seats needed, infrastructure requirements, transportation concerns, and intent to use teaming partners (private providers)

Requires districts to coordinate with Head Start programs to avoid duplication and maximize federal funds, with funding withheld from districts that fail to maintain Head Start full utilization certification

Directs 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