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KentuckySB 12026 Regular SessionSenate

AN ACT relating to education.

Sponsored By: David P. Givens (Republican)

Became Law

Boards And CommissionsConsolidated Local GovernmentsEducation, Elementary And Secondary

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

School boards keep budgets and oversight

The law covers Kentucky county school districts in counties with consolidated local government or at least 500,000 people, including Jefferson County. By December 1 each year, boards must approve a rolling five-year plan covering student outcomes, staff improvement, and facilities. Their annual duties include approving a rolling three-year revenue and expense forecast and the budget, including revenue and tax decisions. Boards must oversee yearly financial audits, key financial reporting, and student results reviews and reporting for legal compliance. Boards also hire the superintendent, negotiate pay and employment terms, review performance yearly, and decide dismissal.

Superintendent approves limited spending and transfers

The law covers Kentucky county school districts in counties with consolidated local government or at least 500,000 people, including Jefferson County. When a district adopts the Kentucky Model Procurement Code, its board must authorize superintendent-approved purchases under board small-purchase rules. Each qualifying contract has a $250,000 total limit; boards must also allow budget line transfers totaling no more than $250,000 per quarter. Purchases and transfers must fit the approved budget and district plan and be reported at the next regular board meeting. Quarterly reporting also covers purchases and transfers made under these authorities.

Superintendent runs daily school operations

The law covers Kentucky county school districts in counties with consolidated local government or at least 500,000 people, including Jefferson County. Boards must delegate daily operations and approved plan and budget implementation to the superintendent. This includes contracts, transportation, staff hiring and dismissal, employment terms, staff structure, and administrative duties not assigned to the board. The superintendent must report quarterly on district actions, plan progress, and actual finances compared with the budget. The superintendent prepares rules and policies for board approval; rejecting them requires a two-thirds board vote.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • David P. Givens

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Donald Douglas

    Republican • Senate

  • Lindsey Tichenor

    Republican • Senate

  • Mike Wilson

    Republican • Senate

  • Stephen West

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 243 • No: 61

Senate vote • 4/14/2026

passed

Yes: 31 • No: 7

House vote • 4/14/2026

passed

Yes: 79 • No: 20

Senate vote • 4/1/2026

passed

Yes: 29 • No: 8

House vote • 4/1/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 75 • No: 19

Senate vote • 2/2/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 29 • No: 7

Actions Timeline

  1. delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 153)

    4/14/2026

  2. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

    4/14/2026House

  3. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

    4/14/2026House

  4. passed 79-20

    4/14/2026House

  5. veto overridden

    4/14/2026House

  6. posted for consideration of Governor's veto

    4/14/2026

  7. taken from Rules (H)

    4/14/2026House

  8. to Rules (H)

    4/14/2026House

  9. received in House

    4/14/2026House

  10. passed 31-7

    4/14/2026Senate

  11. veto overridden

    4/14/2026Senate

  12. posted for passage for consideration of Governor's veto

    4/14/2026

  13. to Rules (S)

    4/14/2026Senate

  14. received in Senate

    4/14/2026Senate

  15. Vetoed

    4/13/2026

  16. delivered to Governor

    4/1/2026

  17. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

    4/1/2026Senate

  18. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

    4/1/2026Senate

  19. passed 29-8

    4/1/2026Senate

  20. Senate concurred in Floor Amendment (2)

    4/1/2026Senate

  21. posted for passage for concurrence in House Floor Amendment (2)

    4/1/2026House

  22. to Rules (S)

    4/1/2026Senate

  23. received in Senate

    4/1/2026Senate

  24. 3rd reading, passed 75-19 with Floor Amendment (2)

    4/1/2026House

  25. floor amendment (3) filed

    3/31/2026House

Bill Text

  • Current

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    2/2/2026

    PDF

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