Kentucky Pending Homeschool Legislation

November 7, 2026 McGuffey E R

Reviewed November 7, 2026: updated.

Status as of November 7, 2026: There are no homeschool bills pending in the Kentucky General Assembly. The 2026 session ended April 15, and bills that did not pass have died (Kentucky Legislature).

Next session: The 2027 session is scheduled for January 5 to March 30, 2027, with prefiling open since September 1, 2026 (MultiState). We have not found a prefiled 2027 homeschool bill. We check Kentucky weekly, and daily during session.

Pending Bills

None at this time.

Recently Ended

HB 298: KEES Awards Using Dual Credit or AP Grades (Died)

Sponsors: Reps. S. Baker, J. Calloway, S. Doan, J. Hodgson, S. Maddox, J. Nemes, F. Rabourn, and T. Roberts
Status: Heard March 3 and passed the House Postsecondary Education Committee March 17, 2026. Recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue April 15, 2026, and died (Kentucky Legislature: HB 298).
On a committee agenda: Yes (House Postsecondary Education)
Synopsis: Would have let graduates of noncertified schools, including homeschools, earn the KEES base award using a GPA from dual credit courses or AP exams. Today they qualify only for supplemental/bonus awards (HSLDA: HB 298).
Rating: 👍 Decreases burdens. It would have opened more college scholarship money to homeschool graduates.

HB 275: KEES Awards Based on ACT Scores (Died)

Sponsors: Reps. F. Rabourn, T. Roberts, J. Calloway, S. Doan, R. Dotson, J. Hodgson, S. Maddox, C. Massaroni, and J. Nemes
Status: Referred to House Postsecondary Education January 15, 2026; no further action (Kentucky Legislature: HB 275).
On a committee agenda: No

HB 421: Play Fair Kentucky Act (Died)

Sponsors: Reps. R. Dotson, F. Rabourn, E. Callaway, J. Calloway, S. Doan, D. Grossberg, J. Hodgson, S. Maddox, J. Nemes, and T. Roberts
Status: Referred to House Primary and Secondary Education January 27, 2026; no further action (Kentucky Legislature: HB 421; LEX 18).
On a committee agenda: No

HB 875: Nonpublic Students in Public School Athletics (Died)

Sponsor: Rep. R. Raymer
Status: Referred to House Primary and Secondary Education March 11, 2026; no further action (Kentucky Legislature: HB 875).
On a committee agenda: No

Sources

Last checked: November 7, 2026

*This page is for general information only and is not legal advice. Bill status can change quickly; check the Kentucky General Assembly website for the latest official information.