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HB 298

AN ACT relating to schools identified for comprehensive support and improvement in schools.

2025 Regular Session

Kentucky HB 298 modifies how underperforming schools are identified and managed under state accountability systems, affecting intervention procedures and local control in struggling districts.

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 92)
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Bill Summary · HB 298

Legislative bill overview

HB 298 modifies Kentucky's accountability framework for schools designated for "comprehensive support and improvement" (CSI)—schools consistently underperforming on state metrics. The bill alters how these struggling schools are identified, supported, and potentially subject to intervention measures under state education law.

Why is this important

School accountability designations directly affect funding, staffing authority, curriculum autonomy, and potential state takeovers. Changes to CSI criteria and intervention processes impact thousands of students in lower-performing districts and determine whether schools receive targeted support or face restructuring mandates.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and identification criteria: Changes to how schools qualify for CSI status could shift which districts face intervention—benefiting some communities while potentially removing support from others
  • State versus local control: Modifications to intervention procedures may either expand state authority over struggling schools or preserve more local autonomy, affecting superintendent and board decision-making
  • Support versus sanctions balance: The bill likely adjusts whether emphasis falls on improvement assistance versus punitive measures, reflecting broader disagreements about accountability philosophy

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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