Kentucky Democrats Press Forward on Pre-K Expansion

Kentucky Democrats press forward on pre-K expansion

Republican lawmakers have said they're concerned about the funding needed to expand access.

Lawmakers spotlight major Pre-K expansion bills

FRANKFORT — Kentucky House Democratic lawmakers today highlighted legislation to expand access to high-quality Pre-K across the Commonwealth, calling early childhood education one of the most consequential issues of the 2026 legislative session.

Kentucky Democrats push major pre-K expansion in 2026 legislative session

Kentucky House Democratic leaders are making high-quality pre-kindergarten expansion a centerpiece of their 2026 legislative agenda, calling early childhood education one of the most critical issues facing the Commonwealth.At a Capitol press conference Tuesday, Rep. Anne Gay Donworth and Rep. Tina Bojanowski unveiled companion bills designed to boost kindergarten readiness, help working families, and strengthen Kentuckys future workforce.If some…