House’s makeover of Jefferson, Fayette school boards hits headwinds in Senate

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: March 24, 2026

Words: 652

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago


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FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Senate did not agree with changes to one of its priorities that was aimed at establishing a professional development program for Kentucky principals. With House changes, the bill has morphed into remaking school boards in the state’s two largest cities and disqualifying the current chair of the Fayette County Public Schools board.

In a voice vote Tuesday afternoon, senators did not concur with the House’s additions to Senate Bill …