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KIDS FIRST MEANS CLOSING THE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDING GAP

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KIDS FIRST MEANS RETAINING AND RECRUITING HIGH QUALITY PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS

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KIDS FIRST MEANS A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR KENTUCKY

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Our Mission

ABOUT KIDS FIRST KY

Kids First Kentucky is an initiative by the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents (KASS) to make sure our children and teachers can be at their best every day. We believe in

wisely investing public dollars to support public schools. We believe in empowering local school districts to make the best decisions for their communities. Most of all, we believe improving our public schools means greater opportunities and brighter futures for all Kentuckians.

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ABOUT KASS

The Kentucky Association of School Superintendents is a statewide, non-profit organization representing Kentucky’s 171 superintendents in their pursuit of successful schools and academic excellence. For over 70 years, KASS has remained focused on equipping Kentucky students with the tools, skills and confidence to succeed in the classroom, at work and in the community.

KASS supports superintendents and their school districts by influencing education policies and legislation, facilitating networking and mentoring, enhancing professional development and sustaining relationships with other Kentucky education organizations.


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NEWS & UPDATES

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The Ground Is Shifting Under Kentucky's School Facility Funding

April 5, 2026
HB 757 phases out state equalization for facility nickels, and every Kentucky district is now on a clock. Here is what the 2026 session means for school construction funding and what superintendents must do before April 15.
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What "Full Transportation Funding" Really Means for Kentucky Students — and the Cost of Falling Short

March 29, 2026
Kentucky law requires full transportation funding — but the gap between obligation and appropriation costs districts $94 million a year. Here's what that means for students, buses, and classrooms across the Commonwealth.
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What the New Accountability Indicators in HB 257 Mean for District Leadership — and Why the Conversation Isn't Over

March 23, 2026
Kentucky's HB 257 adds three new accountability indicators — National Board certification rates, 8th grade Algebra 1 enrollment, and FAFSA completion — to the state's overall district score. Here's why district leaders are raising concerns, and why this conversation isn't over.
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