Kentucky governor to launch pre-K pilot programs in two counties

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: May 7, 2026

Words: 716

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

Gov. Andy Beshear has signed an executive order to launch pre-K for all pilot programs in Robertson and Rockcastle Counties.

He has long pushed for universal pre-K in Kentucky, but could not get buy-in from the General Assembly.

During his weekly press conference he criticized Kentucky lawmakers for not agreeing to his budget request for pre-K funding.

“Unfortunately, the Republican supermajority refused to fund pre-k for all this session, turning …

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