Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 681: AN ACT relating to postsecondary education.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 681 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to postsecondary education. Primary sponsor: Joshua Watkins (Democratic), George Brown (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): to Postsecondary Education (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 164.020 to direct the Council on Postsecondary Education to postpone the approval of any new program at a state postsecondary educational institution if the institution has not met its equal educational opportunity goals; amend KRS 164.011, 164.131, 164.321, 164.821, and 335B.010 to conform; repeal KRS 164.2894, 164.2895, 164.2896, 164.2897, 164.2898. 164.2899, and 335B.035; provide that the Act may be cited as the Restoration of Postsecondary Inclusion and Student Success Programs Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Watkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
“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 Postsecondary Education (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House