Kentucky governor expands pre-K pilot programs for two more school systems

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: July 14, 2026

Words: 554

Last Updated: 1 week ago


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Gov. Andy Beshear is expanding his Pre-K for All pilot program to Franklin County Schools and to Glasgow Independent Schools in Barren County, he announced Tuesday.

This comes more than two months after he announced he was launching Pre-K for all pilot programs in Robertson and Rockcastle Counties via executive order. Between all four programs, Beshear said about 3,000 students will be enrolled.

The full-day programs are set to begin in the …

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