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Read. Follow. Verify.Kentucky Senate Bill 22 expands dual credit scholarships for high school teacher apprentices
Last action · April 1, 2026: floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute , floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed to billSponsors: Jimmy Higdon and 10 others
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What This Bill Proposed
Kentucky Senate Bill 22 expands the Dual Credit Scholarship Program starting in the 2027-2028 academic year to allow eligible high school apprentices pursuing teacher certification to take up to 20 dual credit courses. The measure establishes criteria for s, sets academic requirements for participating students, and outlines repayment obligations for those who withdraw or fail to maintain eligibility.
High school students participating in registered teacher apprenticeship programs gain state-funded access to up to 20 dual credit courses toward teacher certification, while facing repayment obligations if they fail to meet academic or program retention standards.
- The General Assembly is the legislative body of the Commonwealth of Kentucky responsible for enacting state laws and appropriations. context
Who It Would Have Affected
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Eligible high school apprentices
Students participating in registered teacher apprenticeship programs gain scholarship funding for up to 20 dual credit courses toward teacher certification, subject to GPA and continuation requirements.
School districts
Districts must design approved apprenticeship programs, partner with postsecondary institutions, offer full-time teaching positions to program completers when vacancies permit, and oversee student commitments.
Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority
The authority administers the scholarship program and trust fund, promulgates regulations, awards scholarships, and collects repayments from students who fail to meet program criteria.
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This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · passed the Senate · in House committee.
Procedural history
13 actions- Apr 1, 2026Senatefloor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute , floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed to bill
- Mar 24, 2026HouseCommitteetaken from the Orders of the Day recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
- Mar 20, 2026Senateposted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026
- Mar 18, 2026SenateFloor2nd reading, to Rules
- Mar 17, 2026Senatereported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
- Mar 5, 2026HouseCommitteeto Postsecondary Education (H)
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- Jan 23, 2026HouseIntroducedreceived in House to Committee on Committees (H)
- Jan 22, 2026SenateFloorfloor amendment (1) withdrawn 3rd reading, passed 36-1 with Floor Amendment (2)
- Jan 20, 2026Senatefloor amendment (2) filed posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Jan 16, 2026SenateFloor2nd reading, to Rules
- Jan 15, 2026Senatereported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar floor amendment (1) filed
- Jan 14, 2026SenateCommitteeto Education (S)
- Jan 6, 2026SenateIntroducedintroduced in Senate to Committee on Committees (S)
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Creation of Dedicated Teacher Apprenticeship Track
The measure shifts dual credit scholarship policy from general course caps to an expanded 20-course allocation specifically targeted at high school students enrolled in registered teacher apprenticeship programs.
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Sources
apps.legislature.ky.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 65)
- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz35Current news / social attention level
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