KentuckyHB 1902025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

AN ACT relating to advanced educational opportunities.

Sponsored By: Robert Duvall (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Education, Elementary and SecondaryAdministrative Regulations and ProceedingsChildren and MinorsBoards and Commissions

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Districts must plan advanced learning services

Each Kentucky district must adopt and publish an advanced learning plan on its website by December 1, 2025. Plans cover grades 4–12 in language arts, math, social studies, and science. Students identified as gifted in a covered grade and subject must get advanced learning plus another service, such as mentorship. By the same date, Kentucky's education department must work with districts on guidance for identifying students ready for advanced courses. The department must also give schools information about needed prior knowledge, including for Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses.

Schools must offer students advanced courses

Each school council, or principal where no council exists, must offer a core set of advanced courses, in person or online. Options include Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, dual enrollment, dual credit, or other advanced courses. When practicable, schools must offer advanced math, reading, science, and English language arts in grades 4–12. School recruitment and assignment policies must match district plans and require notice to all students and families about courses and long-term benefits. Students who successfully complete high school advanced coursework must receive credit toward graduation under state law.

Automatic advanced placement with withdrawal exceptions

Admission to advanced courses must follow district plans, which may set eligibility rules for other students. Plans may automatically enroll students scoring distinguished on the latest available statewide assessment in available advanced courses in that subject. Enrollment may also cover a related subject chosen by the local board. Plans may require written parent or guardian consent to withdraw or exclude eligible students. A principal may withdraw a student seeking another educational opportunity after an unsuccessful good-faith attempt to contact the parent or guardian. Plans may also allow withdrawal without consent when participation harms the student's education, including career pathways, technical courses, or other opportunities.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Robert Duvall
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Vanessa Grossl
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 135 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/28/2025

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 38 • No: 0

House vote • 3/6/2025