HB562Introduced in the House
AN ACT relating to alternative high school diplomas.
Introduced by Timmy Truett, District 89
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend KRS 156.160 to require the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate administrative regulations for an alternate high school diploma and a modified high school diploma; specify requirements for alternate and modified high school diplomas; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require the Department of Workforce Development to identify, compile, and publish a list of employers willing to employ individuals possessing an alternate high school diploma; amend KRS 158.140, 164.787, and 164.7882 to conform.
Where it stands
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 15)
April 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Veto Override RCS# 379 · March 31, 2026
95
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
100 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Rudy | 1 | Yes |
| Kimberly Holloway | 2 | Yes |
| Randy Bridges | 3 | Yes |
| Wade Williams | 4 | Yes |
| Mary Imes | 5 | Yes |
| Chris Freeland | 6 | Yes |
| Suzanne Miles | 7 | Yes |
| Walker Thomas | 8 | Yes |
| Myron Dossett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Calloway | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
introduced in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 17 2026
3rd reading, passed 96-0
received in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
to Education (S)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 17 2026
passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
received in House
to Rules (H)
posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1)
House concurred in Committee Substitute (1)
passed 95-0
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
delivered to Governor
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 15)
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