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HB 669

AN ACT relating to student attendance days and declaring an emergency.

2025 Regular Session

Kentucky modifies student attendance day requirements with emergency passage, affecting school funding calculations and attendance accountability policies.

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Bill Summary · HB 669

Legislative bill overview

HB 669 modifies Kentucky's student attendance requirements and has been declared an emergency measure. The bill passed the House with strong bipartisan support (85-9) and is now in the Senate committee process. Without access to the specific text, the bill likely adjusts minimum attendance days, makeup provisions, or exemption criteria for K-12 students.

Why is this important

Student attendance policies directly affect school funding (which is often tied to daily attendance), student achievement outcomes, and family scheduling flexibility. Emergency declaration suggests the legislature views this as urgent, potentially addressing an immediate gap in current attendance regulations or a timing issue for the current school year.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding implications: Changes to attendance day requirements may affect state education funding formulas tied to Average Daily Attendance (ADA)
  • Flexibility vs. accountability: Expanding exemptions or reducing required days may conflict with efforts to combat chronic absenteeism
  • Implementation timeline: Emergency status suggests mid-year implementation, which could create logistical challenges for districts already operating under current policies

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

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