KentuckyHB 3072026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

AN ACT relating to proactive postsecondary admission.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

One common college application statewide

The Council runs one common online application and website for all Kentucky public colleges. By July 1, 2027, every public college must use it for full‑time, first‑year students and set a clear minimum entry rule (a minimum GPA, or a GPA plus a college‑readiness test score). Starting in 2027, KEES scholarship eligibility notices must include a single link or QR code to this common application. The state also studies sending KEES eligibility notices electronically.

Personalized college notices start 2028

The state runs a proactive admissions program for high school students. Starting January 1, 2028, each public college sends a personalized notice to students who meet its minimum qualification. The notice includes how to use the common online application, how to apply for state and school aid, costs, and links to job and wage outcomes. The notice is not an offer of admission, and colleges still make their own decisions. The Council promotes and reports on the program each year, and by November 1, 2027, colleges must submit the form they will use for these notices.

Schools invite students and share contacts

Each year, districts invite every high school student to join the proactive admissions program and let students choose how to be contacted. By July 1, districts tell the state which students joined and their contact preferences. By September 1, the state sends public colleges basic directory info for all students who did not opt out, and for students who joined it also sends GPA, highest approved test score, Governor’s Scholars status, and contact preference. The education department works with districts to raise participation and reports each year on rates, outreach methods, and barriers.

State shares juniors list, posts outcomes

By September 1 each year, the education department sends the state statistics center a list of students who just finished junior year. The file includes name, birth date, address, district and school ID, last four of SSN, GPA, and highest approved college‑readiness test score. Agencies then publish yearly cohort results on college‑going, credentials, jobs, and wages, without any personal identifying information. Families get clearer outcome data to help plan.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

James Tipton
Republican • House

Cosponsors

George Brown Jr.
Democrat • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 135 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/25/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 38 • No: 0

House vote • 3/4/2026