Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 562: AN ACT relating to alternative high school diplomas.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 562 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to alternative high school diplomas. Primary sponsor: Timmy Truett (Republican), Chris Fugate (Republican), Chad Aull (Democratic), Shane Baker (Republican), Ryan Bivens (Republican), John Blanton (Republican), Tina Bojanowski (Democratic), Josh Branscum (Republican), George Brown (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Myron Dossett (Republican), Dan Fister (Republican), Patrick Flannery (Republican), Al Gentry (Democratic), Deanna Gordon (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Vanessa Grossl (Republican), David Hale (Republican), Thomas Huff (Republican), Kevin Jackson (Republican), William Lawrence (Republican), Derek Lewis (Republican), Scott Lewis (Republican), Shawn McPherson (Republican), Kim Moser (Republican), Sarge Pollock (Republican), Tom Smith (Republican), Bill Wesley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 15).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 156.160 to require the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate administrative regulations for an alternate high school diploma and a modified high school diploma; specify requirements for alternate and modified high school diplomas; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require the Department of Workforce Development to identify, compile, and publish a list of employers willing to employ individuals possessing an alternate high school diploma; amend KRS 158.140, 164.787, and 164.7882 to conform.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 22
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timmy Truett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Chris Fugate | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Chad Aull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Shane Baker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Ryan Bivens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| John Blanton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Tina Bojanowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Josh Branscum | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Myron Dossett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Dan Fister | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Patrick Flannery | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
| Al Gentry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Deanna Gordon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Vanessa Grossl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| David Hale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| Thomas Huff | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Kevin Jackson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| William Lawrence | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
| Derek Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| Scott Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Shawn McPherson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Kim Moser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Sarge Pollock | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Tom Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| Bill Wesley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 15)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- passed 95-0
- House concurred in Committee Substitute (1)
- posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1)
- to Rules (H)
- received in House
- 3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
- passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
- passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
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