Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 151: AN ACT relating to evaluations of certified educators.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 151 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to evaluations of certified educators. Primary sponsor: Aaron Reed (Republican), Steve West (Republican), Danny Carroll (Republican), Shelley Frommeyer (Republican), Jimmy Higdon (Republican), Jason Howell (Republican), Steve Meredith (Republican), Steve Rawlings (Republican), Craig Richardson (Republican), Lindsey Tichenor (Republican), Gex Williams (Republican), Mike Wilson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 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 156.557 to permit a superintendent to initiate summative evaluations; require that summative evaluations be provided to the local board of education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Reed | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Steve West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Danny Carroll | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Shelley Frommeyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Jimmy Higdon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Jason Howell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Steve Meredith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Steve Rawlings | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Craig Richardson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Lindsey Tichenor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Gex Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Mike Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
“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 Committee on Committees (S)
- introduced in Senate