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HB 562·KY·house

AN ACT relating to alternative high school diplomas.

Signed into LawFiled Feb 4, 2026
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signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 15)

Apr 3, 2026

Summary

The bill directs the Kentucky Board of Education to adopt regulations covering curriculum content, graduation requirements, student identification, health screenings, and building standards. It adds specific courses—such as American Sign Language, ROTC, Holocaust education, and cursive writing—and establishes criteria for alternate and modified diplomas for students with disabilities. The changes aim to modernize schooling while ensuring appropriate pathways for special‑needs students.

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