Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 260: AN ACT relating to nationally certified student support personnel.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 260 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to nationally certified student support personnel. Primary sponsor: Vanessa Grossl (Republican), Lisa Willner (Democratic), Tina Bojanowski (Democratic), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Timmy Truett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): to Primary and Secondary Education (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 157 to require a salary supplement for school social workers who have been nationally certified by the School Social Work Association of America and are employed by local boards of education if funding is provided for such purpose, permit local boards of education to provide a supplement from other resources if funding is not provided, and require inclusion of the supplement for Kentucky Teachersâ Retirement System calculations; create a new section of KRS Chapter 157 to require a salary supplement for school psychologists who have been nationally certified by the National Association of School Psychologists and are employed by local boards of education if funding is provided for such purpose, permit local boards of education to provide a supplement from other resources if funding is not provided, and require inclusion of the supplement for Teachersâ Retirement System calculations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Grossl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Lisa Willner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Tina Bojanowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Timmy Truett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House