AN ACT relating to the governance of the Kentucky School for the Deaf.
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HB 528 — AN ACT relating to the governance of the Kentucky School for the Deaf.
Last action — to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.
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Where this bill stands today.
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Summary
Amend KRS 167.017 to set timelines for appointment of a search committee for the superintendent of the Kentucky School for the Deaf and appointment of the superintendent; specify superintendents duties; require prioritization of candidates that will be locally available and commit to full-time duties as superintendent; preclude Kentucky Department of Education employees or Kentucky Board of Education members from being appointed as superintendent within 1 year of employment or membership; amend KRS 167.037 to create the Kentucky School for the Deaf Board, set membership, structure, and duties; amend KRS 167.170 to permit the Kentucky Board of Education to delegate the power to expel a pupil of the Kentucky School for the Deaf to the Kentucky School for the Deaf Board; require members of the Kentucky School for the Deaf advisory board be appointed as the initial members of Kentucky School for the Deaf Board.
Bill Text
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The bill modifies the appointment process and powers of the Kentucky School for the Deaf Board while establishing clearer guidelines for the superintendent's role and eligibility.
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KRS 167.017
of Education→ BoardChanges the entity responsible for appointing the superintendent from the Kentucky Board of Education to the Kentucky School for the Deaf Board.
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KRS 167.017
The appointment of the superintendent shall be made within thirty (30) days of the recommendation of the search committee, unless the chief state school officer provides written notification to the Kentucky Board of Education and the Kentucky School for the Deaf Board of the reason for the failure to make the appointment within the allotted time.
Adds a timeline for when the superintendent must be appointed following the search committee's recommendation.
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KRS 167.017
The superintendent of the Kentucky School for the Deaf shall carry out all duties assigned to him or her by the chief state school officer, in consultation with the Kentucky School for the Deaf Board, for the operation of the Kentucky School for the Deaf, including those duties typically reserved for a school principal when the Kentucky School for the Deaf is without a principal.
Clarifies the superintendent's responsibilities and the relationship with the Kentucky School for the Deaf Board.
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KRS 167.017
A current or former employee of the Kentucky Department of Education or a current or former member of the Kentucky Board of Education shall not be eligible for consideration of appointment as the superintendent of the Kentucky School for the Deaf for a period of one (1) year after the date of leaving the position or termination of employment; or the term of office to which the member of the board was appointed expires.
Imposes eligibility restrictions for the superintendent position to avoid conflicts of interest.
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KRS 167.037
There shall be established a Kentucky School for the Deaf Advisory Board,→ There is hereby established the Kentucky School for the Deaf Board,Renames the advisory board to make it a governing board.
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KRS 167.037
At the first regular meeting in each fiscal year, the board shall elect a chairman and vice chairman.Removes the requirement for the board to elect leadership positions at the first meeting of the fiscal year.
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KRS 167.037
Advisory board members for the Kentucky School for the Deaf shall be selected from nominations submitted by→ Board members for the Kentucky School for the Deaf shall be selected from nominations submitted byUpdates terminology from 'advisory board members' to 'board members' for clarity and authority.
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KRS 167.037
The board shall act in an advisory capacity to assist the school superintendent in conducting the activities of the school.→ The board shall direct the work of and assist the school superintendent in conducting the activities of the school.Changes the board's role from advisory to directive regarding the school superintendent's activities.
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KRS 167.170
aloneRemoves the word 'alone,' suggesting potential shared authority in expulsions.
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KRS 167.170
the power to expel a pupil from the Kentucky School for the Deaf to the Kentucky School for the Deaf Board.
Allows the Kentucky School for the Deaf Board to have shared responsibility in expelling students.
Action History
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to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
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to Committee on Committees (H)
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introduced in House
Sponsors
- Daniel Elliott · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Daniel Elliott Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (137)
137 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 137 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 528 do?
- Amend KRS 167.017 to set timelines for appointment of a search committee for the superintendent of the Kentucky School for the Deaf and appointment of the superintendent; specify superintendents duties; require prioritization of candidates that will be locally available and commit to full-time duties as superintendent; preclude Kentucky Department of Education employees or Kentucky Board of Education members from being appointed as superintendent within 1 year of employment or membership; amend KRS 167.037 to create the Kentucky School for the Deaf Board, set membership, structure, and duties; amend KRS 167.170 to permit the Kentucky Board of Education to delegate the power to expel a pupil of the Kentucky School for the Deaf to the Kentucky School for the Deaf Board; require members of the Kentucky School for the Deaf advisory board be appointed as the initial members of Kentucky School for the Deaf Board.
- Who sponsors HB 528?
- HB 528 is sponsored by Daniel Elliott (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 528?
- This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB 528?
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