KY SB263

Allows local school boards to request waivers from Kentucky Board of Education regulations and certain statutes to pilot innovative educational practices, with waivers expiring after three full school years unless renewed

Creates an expedited waiver process through the commissioner of education with 10 business day approval timeline, including automatic approval for districts to contract with education service providers for school management

Permits up to 25% of a school's teaching staff to be employed without teacher certification if they hold a bachelor's/graduate degree in their subject area or a recognized industry credential for technical education

Establishes a "school of innovation" pilot project running August 2026 through June 2028, selecting three schools to receive state matching funds from a newly created trust fund for innovative educational approaches

Requires the Kentucky Board of Education to annually review granted waivers by July 1 and recommend statutory changes to reduce unnecessary burdens on school districts