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SB 6

AN ACT relating to the Support Education Excellence in Kentucky Program.

2025 Regular Session

SB 6 modifies Kentucky's school funding formula, moving through legislature with committee amendments affecting district allocations and education budgets statewide.

floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
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Bill Summary · SB 6

Legislative bill overview

SB 6 relates to Kentucky's Support Education Excellence in Kentucky (SEEK) Program, which is the state's primary K-12 public school funding mechanism. The bill has recently moved through committee review with a committee substitute and is now in floor consideration with proposed amendments, indicating substantive revisions to the program's structure or funding.

Why is this important

The SEEK program distributes hundreds of millions in state education funding annually to Kentucky school districts. Changes to this program directly affect education budgets, teacher salaries, classroom resources, and educational opportunities for Kentucky's public school students across all 120 districts.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding formula changes: Any modifications to how money is calculated and distributed among districts could create winners and losers, with some districts receiving more or less state support
  • Amendment process: The filing of a floor amendment after committee substitute approval suggests disagreement over specific provisions, indicating divided support or last-minute policy concerns
  • Implementation timeline: Changes to SEEK often require districts to adjust budgets mid-year, creating operational and planning challenges

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

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