House Bill 190
What is House Bill 190?
A new law in Kentucky aims to expand access to advanced coursework and accelerated learning for students in public schools. It requires each school district to create a plan that outlines how they will offer and support advanced learning opportunities, such as AP, IB, or dual credit classes. The law also sets minimum requirements for these plans and allows districts to include additional strategies. School councils—or principals if no council exists—must adopt related policies at the school level. The Kentucky Board of Education and Department of Education will provide guidance and oversight to help districts implement their plans effectively.
What are the benefits of schools offering advanced learning opportunities with instruction that challenges students?
- Students will make continuous progress, learning what they are ready to learn.
- Students will be more engaged in coursework that is at an appropriate level of challenge.
- Kentucky will prepare students for a bright economic future — individually and for the Commonwealth.
Interview with Dr. Julia Roberts and Dr. Sneha Shah-Coltrane on House Bill 190.
School Counselors and Gifted Coordinators are invited to a Zoom meeting to learn about House Bill 190 and ask questions they may have. Both meetings are scheduled for October 20, and the School Counselors will meet at 10:00 a.m. (CT) and Gifted Coordinators will meet at 1:00 p.m. (CT).
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