Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 790: AN ACT relating to teacher scholarships, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 790 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on March 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to teacher scholarships, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Robert Duvall (Republican), Kevin Jackson (Republican), Lisa Willner (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 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 164.769 to establish a pilot program to provide scholarships to students pursuing a teaching career in a math- or science-related discipline to be administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority; establish scholarship recipient selection, award, and repayment process; appropriate $4,175,000 in each fiscal year of the 2026-2028 fiscal biennium to support the program; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Duvall | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Kevin Jackson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Lisa Willner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“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