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AN ACT relating to the education assessment and accountability system.

It became law on Apr 13, 2026.

KY HB 257 · House Bill · 2026RS

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Became law
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House
Latest action
Apr 13, 2026

What it does

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define terms; permit local school districts to develop and implement a local accountability system; require data publication on the local accountability system; require the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) to provide technical assistance in the development of local accountability; permit KDE to incentivize local accountability; set the time frame for requiring local accountability in all local school districts; authorize the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate necessary administrative regulations; amend KRS 158.6453 to update terminology regarding academic standards; remove specific writing and editing and mechanics as required…

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This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

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  4. Law (Done)

    Apr 13, 2026

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