Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 166: AN ACT relating to preschool education programs.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 166 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to preschool education programs. Primary sponsor: Cassie Armstrong (Democratic), Gerald Neal (Democratic), Karen Berg (Democratic), Gary Clemons (Democratic), Keturah Herron (Democratic), Reggie Thomas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 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 157.320 to define "at risk" and "teaming partner"; amend KRS 157.3175 to require each local school district to provide preschool to 4 year olds who reside in a household with an income at or below 160% of the poverty level until the end of the 2030-2031 school year and beginning with the 2031-2032 school year, require each local school district to provide preschool to each 4 year old who is at risk; provide requirements for program guidelines; require the Kentucky Department of Education to establish and maintain a statewide unified data system; create a new section of KRS Chapter 157 to require local school districts to maintain certification from the Head Start director that Head Start is fully utilized; provide penalties; require local school districts to prepare and submit preschool expansion plans to the deparment; require the department to promulgate administrative regulations regarding preschool expansion; require the department to submit a report the the Legislative Research Commission annually regarding preschool expansion.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassie Armstrong | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Gerald Neal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Karen Berg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Gary Clemons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Keturah Herron | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Reggie Thomas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“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