Kentucky · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 494: AN ACT relating to support systems for English language learners in common schools.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 494 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to support systems for English language learners in common schools. Most recent recorded action (February 21, 2025): 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 158 to define terms; establish the English learner enhanced support program under the Department of Education to help bring English learners with little or no formal education to grade-level proficiency within three years; require the department to set standards for program, contract with a provider meeting certain standards and with record of success with qualified English learners, identify eligible districts or schools, offer the program to as many students as funds permit, and report to the Legislative Research Commission regarding progress of program; permit KDE to promulgate administrative regulations to administer the program.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sponsor recorded in source data. | ||||
“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