Kentucky 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 459 — AN ACT relating to education.

Last action — to Education (H)

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill repeals the prior repeal of the teachers' computer purchase program, thereby reinstating and amending the program.

  • KRS 156.690

    Repealed, 2026.

    This change reinstates the law regarding the teachers' computer purchase program, which was set to be repealed in 2026.

  • KRS 156.690

    The Kentucky Board of Education shall initiate a program to assist and encourage each certified teacher to purchase a computer for his or her own personal use. The program shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) The Kentucky Board of Education shall obtain by competitive bidding or negotiation the lowest possible purchase prices for various personal computers on behalf of all interested teachers. (2) The Kentucky Board of Education shall arrange a suitable training program in the use of these computers with the vendor awarded the contract.

    This addition establishes new provisions for the teachers' computer purchase program, outlining the responsibilities of the Kentucky Board of Education.

Action History

  1. to Education (H)

  2. to Committee on Committees (H)

  3. introduced in House

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0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 138 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (138)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 459 do?
Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language.
What is the current status of HB 459?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 459?
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