Kentucky 2024 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 19 R cosponsors

SB 7 — AN ACT relating to KEES scholarships for students attending noncertified schools.

Last action — to Education (H)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amend KRS 164.7874 to include an equivalent score on the Classic Learning Test as a KEES supplemental amount; define "eligible noncertified school graduate"; amend definitions of "KEES award," "KEES award maximum," and " KEES base amount" for an eligible noncertified school graduate; amend KRS 164.7879 to establish an equivalent grade point average for eligible noncertified school graduates based on the graduate's ACT score; amend KRS 164.7884 to conform.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 1375 AN ACT relating to KEES scholarships for students attending noncertified schools.
UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 7/GA AN ACT relating to KEES scholarships for students attending noncertified schools.
In a Kentucky high school for at least one hundred forty (140) days of the minimum school term unless exempted by the authority's executive Page 1 of 15 BR137500.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:34 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 1375 director upon documentation of extreme hardship, while meeting the KEES curriculum requirements, and was enrolled in a Kentucky high school at the end of the academic year;
In a Kentucky high school for at least one hundred forty (140) days of the minimum school term unless exempted by the authority's executive Page 1 of 15 SB000710.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:35 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 7/GA director upon documentation of extreme hardship, while meeting the KEES curriculum requirements, and was enrolled in a Kentucky high school at the end of the academic year;
and (d) Completes all KEES noncertified student application requirements set by Page 2 of 15 BR137500.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:34 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 1375 the authority;
and (d) Completes all KEES noncertified student application requirements set by Page 2 of 15 SB000710.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:35 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 7/GA the authority;
Page 3 of 15 BR137500.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:34 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 1375 (14)[(13)] "KEES award" means:
Page 3 of 15 SB000710.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:35 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 7/GA (14)[(13)] "KEES award" means:
Page 4 of 15 BR137500.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:34 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 1375 (20)[(19)] "On track to graduate" means the number of cumulative credit hours earned as compared to the number of hours determined by the postsecondary education institution as necessary to complete a bachelor's degree by the end of eight (8) academic terms or ten (10) academic terms if a student is enrolled in an undergraduate program that requires five (5) years of study;
Page 4 of 15 SB000710.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:35 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 7/GA (20)[(19)] "On track to graduate" means the number of cumulative credit hours earned as compared to the number of hours determined by the postsecondary education institution as necessary to complete a bachelor's degree by the end of eight (8) academic terms or ten (10) academic terms if a student is enrolled in an undergraduate program that requires five (5) years of study;
(1) (a) Kentucky educational excellence scholarship awards shall be based upon an Page 5 of 15 BR137500.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:34 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 1375 established base scholarship amount and an eligible high school student's grade point average or the equivalent grade point average for an eligible noncertified school graduate as described in paragraph (b) of this subsection.
(1) (a) Kentucky educational excellence scholarship awards shall be based upon an Page 5 of 15 SB000710.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:35 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 7/GA established base scholarship amount and an eligible high school student's grade point average or the equivalent grade point average for an eligible noncertified school graduate as described in paragraph (b) of this subsection.
ACT GPA ACT GPA 18 2.70 24 3.30 19 2.70 25 3.70 20 3.00 26 3.70 Page 6 of 15 BR137500.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:34 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 1375 21 3.00 27 3.70 22 3.30 28+ 4.00 23 3.30 (2) (a) The authority shall commit to provide to each eligible high school student the base amount of the Kentucky educational excellence scholarship for each academic year of high school study in the Kentucky educational excellence scholarship curriculum that the high school student has attained at least a 2.5 grade point average.
ACT GPA ACT GPA 18 2.70 24 3.30 19 2.70 25 3.70 20 3.00 26 3.70 Page 6 of 15 SB000710.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:35 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 7/GA 21 3.00 27 3.70 22 3.30 28+ 4.00 23 3.30 (2) (a) The authority shall commit to provide to each eligible high school student the base amount of the Kentucky educational excellence scholarship for each academic year of high school study in the Kentucky educational excellence scholarship curriculum that the high school student has attained at least a 2.5 grade point average.
The provisions in this paragraph shall likewise Page 7 of 15 BR137500.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:34 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 1375 apply to any Kentucky high school student who participated in an approved educational exchange program or in a Congressional Page School since the 1998-99 school year and maintained his or her Kentucky residency throughout.
The provisions in this paragraph shall likewise Page 7 of 15 SB000710.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:35 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 7/GA apply to any Kentucky high school student who participated in an approved educational exchange program or in a Congressional Page School since the 1998-99 school year and maintained his or her Kentucky residency throughout.
and Page 8 of 15 BR137500.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:34 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 1375 b.
and Page 8 of 15 SB000710.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:35 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 7/GA b.
ACT Annual ACT Annual Score Bonus Score Bonus 15 $21 22 $171 16 $43 23 $193 17 $64 24 $214 18 $86 25 $236 19 $107 26 $257 20 $129 27 $279 Page 9 of 15 BR137500.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:34 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 1375 21 $150 28+[ or above] $300 Subsequent supplemental awards for eligible high school students graduating before June 30, 1999, shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (b) of this subsection.
ACT Annual ACT Annual Score Bonus Score Bonus 15 $21 22 $171 16 $43 23 $193 17 $64 24 $214 18 $86 25 $236 19 $107 26 $257 20 $129 27 $279 Page 9 of 15 SB000710.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:35 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 7/GA 21 $150 28+[ or above] $300 Subsequent supplemental awards for eligible high school students graduating before June 30, 1999, shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (b) of this subsection.
(c) Beginning with the 2008-2009 academic year, the authority shall commit to provide a supplemental award for achievement on examinations for Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate as defined in KRS 164.002 to an eligible high school student whose family was eligible for free or reduced- Page 10 of 15 BR137500.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:34 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 1375 price lunch for any year during high school enrollment.
(c) Beginning with the 2008-2009 academic year, the authority shall commit to provide a supplemental award for achievement on examinations for Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate as defined in KRS 164.002 to an eligible high school student whose family was eligible for free or reduced- Page 10 of 15 SB000710.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:35 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 7/GA price lunch for any year during high school enrollment.
Page 11 of 15 BR137500.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:34 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 1375 Section 3.
Page 11 of 15 SB000710.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:35 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 7/GA Section 3.
Page 12 of 15 BR137500.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:34 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 1375 3.
Page 12 of 15 SB000710.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:35 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 7/GA 3.
Page 13 of 15 BR137500.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:34 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 1375 (c) Enrolled in a qualified proprietary school program;
Page 13 of 15 SB000710.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:35 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 7/GA (c) Enrolled in a qualified proprietary school program;
(5) The authority shall promulgate administrative regulations establishing the procedures for making awards under this section in consultation with the Kentucky Page 14 of 15 BR137500.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:34 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 1375 Education and Labor Cabinet and the Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet.
(5) The authority shall promulgate administrative regulations establishing the procedures for making awards under this section in consultation with the Kentucky Page 14 of 15 SB000710.100 - 1375 - XXXX 1/23/2024 3:35 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 7/GA Education and Labor Cabinet and the Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet.
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Action History

  1. to Education (H)

  2. to Committee on Committees (H)

  3. received in House

  4. 3rd reading, passed 33-4

  5. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 23, 2024

  6. 2nd reading, to Rules

  7. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  8. to Education (S)

  9. to Committee on Committees (S)

  10. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

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23 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 115 not signed on · 4 voted No

Sponsors (23)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (115)

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Votes

PASS SB 7

Passed 33 Yea · 4 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 27001
Unaffiliated 6100
Democrat 0300
Total 33401
% of votes cast 87%11%0%3%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Southworth — Yea
Westerfield — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Schickel — Yea
Turner — Yea
Yates — Yea
Harper Angel — Nay
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Nay
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Nay
Karen Berg Democrat Nay
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Not Voting
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 7 do?
Amend KRS 164.7874 to include an equivalent score on the Classic Learning Test as a KEES supplemental amount; define "eligible noncertified school graduate"; amend definitions of "KEES award," "KEES award maximum," and " KEES base amount" for an eligible noncertified school graduate; amend KRS 164.7879 to establish an equivalent grade point average for eligible noncertified school graduates based on the graduate's ACT score; amend KRS 164.7884 to conform.
Who sponsors SB 7?
SB 7 is sponsored by Mike Wilson (Republican), D. Thayer, Gary Boswell (Republican), Jared Carpenter (Republican), Danny Carroll (Republican), Matthew Deneen (Republican), Donald Douglas (Republican), Greg Elkins (Republican), Shelley Funke Frommeyer (Republican), Rick Girdler (Republican), David P. Givens (Republican), Jason Howell (Republican), Stephen Meredith (Republican), Robby Mills (Republican), Michael J. Nemes (Republican), A. Southworth, Lindsey Tichenor (Republican), J. Turner, Stephen West (Republican), W. Westerfield, Phillip Wheeler (Republican), Gex Williams (Republican), and Max Wise (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 7?
This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.
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