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HB 513KENTUCKYSession 2026RSState Billdead

Did Not Advance

Kentucky HB 513 transitions public kindergarten to full-day instruction and adjusts funding formulas

Original title: AN ACT relating to full-day kindergarten.

Last action · February 5, 2026: to Primary and Secondary Education (H)Sponsors: Sarah Stalker and 1 other

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What This Bill Proposed

Kentucky House Bill 513 requires public school districts to provide full-day kindergarten and amends statutes related to , school age requirements, and funding calculations starting July 1, 2027.

Why it matters

School districts, parents, and local taxpayers face altered attendance calculations, funding distributions, and mandatory full-day program requirements for young children starting in the 2027-2028 school year.

Background

House Bill 513 was introduced in the Kentucky General Assembly during the 2026 regular session. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

School districts

Local school boards must adjust kindergarten program delivery, attendance calculations, and student age eligibility rules.

Directly affected

Kindergarten students and parents

Children face updated age cutoff dates for school entry and transition to full-day kindergarten structures.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the bill change the age requirement for entering school?

It updates the requirement so that any child who is five years of age, or may become five years of age by August 1, may enter a primary school program, replacing the previous October 1 cutoff.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

2 actions

Feb 5, 2026HouseCommittee
to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
Jan 29, 2026HouseIntroduced
introduced in House to Committee on Committees (H)

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Discoveries

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policy shift95% confidence

Statewide Kindergarten Standardization

The bill eliminates half-day kindergarten statutory provisions and definitions, signaling a complete transition to statewide full-day kindergarten framework.

General Assembly Kentucky Board of Education

Connected Entities

General Assembly, Kentucky Board of Education, Sarah Stalker and 3 more

OrganizationGeneral Assembly“Legislative body enacting the bill”Map →

OrganizationKentucky Board of Education“Board responsible for adopting administrative regulations and enforcing class si”Map →

PersonSarah Stalker“Primary sponsor of HB 513”Map →

OrganizationKentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority“Recipient of early graduation scholarship funds”Map →

PersonTimmy Truett“Cosponsor of HB 513”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Education“Department responsible for audits, reports, and administrative forms”Map →

Sources

Open source document

apps.legislature.ky.gov

Analysis Score

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Significance20
Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 80)
Controversy45
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