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Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 416: AN ACT relating to educators.

Passed one chamber Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 416 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to educators. Primary sponsor: Mike Clines (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), William Lawrence (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Amend KRS 161.028 to preclude the Education Professional Standards Board from requiring a minimum score on any assessment; require applicants to submit proof of completion of a formative basic skills assessment at the time of application; require applicants to submit results of a formative basic skills assessment prior to their first day of attendance; require the postsecondary institution provide supports for candidates aligned with their formative assessment performance; amend KRS 161.030 to require the Education Professional Standards Board to narrowly tailor content assessments to the area in which an applicant is seeking certification.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Mike ClinesPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse68
Daniel GrossbergPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse30
William LawrencePrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse70

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. to Committee on Committees (S)
  2. received in Senate
  3. 3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Floor Amendment (1)
  4. floor amendment (1) filed
  5. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 23, 2026
  6. 2nd reading, to Rules
  7. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
  8. to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
  9. to Committee on Committees (H)
  10. introduced in House

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source