Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 22: AN ACT relating to the dual credit scholarship program.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 22 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the dual credit scholarship program. Primary sponsor: Jimmy Higdon (Republican), Steve West (Republican), Danny Carroll (Republican), Matt Deneen (Republican), Rick Girdler (Republican), Steve Meredith (Republican), Robby Mills (Republican), Lindsey Tichenor (Republican), Phillip Wheeler (Republican), Mike Wilson (Republican), Max Wise (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute , floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed to bill.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 164.786 to define "eligible high school apprentice" and "eligible registered teacher apprenticeship program"; include eligible registered teacher apprenticeship programs in the dual credit scholarship program; establish student and school district eligibility and participation requirements in the eligible registered teacher apprenticeship scholarship program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Higdon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Steve West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Danny Carroll | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Matt Deneen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Rick Girdler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Steve Meredith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Robby Mills | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Lindsey Tichenor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Phillip Wheeler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Mike Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Max Wise | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute , floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed to bill
- recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
- taken from the Orders of the Day
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
- to Postsecondary Education (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- received in House
- 3rd reading, passed 36-1 with Floor Amendment (2)
- floor amendment (1) withdrawn
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 22, 2026
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