Mar 16 Politics House Approves Dropout Bill The Kentucky House has again agreed to raise the age at which students may drop out of school. It’s the third time the House has voted that way. By Tony McVeigh Mar 16 Politics House Approves Dropout Bill Tony McVeigh
Feb 8 Local News Bill Raising Dropout Age Moves To House Floor Last week, the bill won House Education Committee approval. Now, it has the House budget committee’s blessing. Education Commissioner Terry Holliday says any new costs associated with the bill will easily be covered in coming years. By Tony McVeigh Feb 8 Local News Bill Raising Dropout Age Moves To House Floor Tony McVeigh
Feb 4 Local News Full Audio: Beshear Promotes Graduation Bill To School Boards Governor Steve Beshear spoke at the Kentucky School Board Association's annual conference Friday. He encouraged the audience to support a bill that would raise the dropout age to 18. Similar legislation stalled in the General Assembly last year. By Gabe Bullard Feb 4 Local News Full Audio: Beshear Promotes Graduation Bill To School Boards Gabe Bullard