Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 298: AN ACT relating to KEES scholarships for students attending noncertified schools.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 298 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to KEES scholarships for students attending noncertified schools. Primary sponsor: Shane Baker (Republican), Josh Calloway (Republican), Steven Doan (Republican), John Hodgson (Republican), Savannah Maddox (Republican), Jason Nemes (Republican), Felicia Rabourn (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2026): recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 164.7874, relating to KEES awards, to define terms; amend KRS 164.7879 to establish the use of a specified equivalent grade point average for eligible graduates of certain private, parochial, or church schools based on the Advanced Placement exam score, dual credit courses grade point average, or a combination of both; amend KRS 164.7881 and 164.7884 to conform.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Baker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Josh Calloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Steven Doan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Savannah Maddox | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Jason Nemes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Felicia Rabourn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to Postsecondary Education (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House