KentuckyPublic colleges could not require covered students to live in campus housing
Starting in the 2027–2028 academic year, covered students at public colleges could live outside student housing without a fee or housing contract tied to enrollment or participation.
What it does
Starting in the 2027–2028 academic year, public colleges could not require covered students to live in student housing, pay a fee for living elsewhere, or sign a housing agreement to enroll or take part in college programs or services.
Argument forCovered students could choose where to live without facing a housing fee or having housing tied to admission, classes, or college activities.
Argument againstSome younger students and students in residential dual enrollment programs could still face housing requirements, which may limit where they can live.
More detail
A public college or university could not require a covered student to live in student housing, pay a fee for living elsewhere, or sign a housing agreement as a condition of admission or participation. It would cover students at public postsecondary institutions who are at least 17 years and 6 months old on the first day of a semester, except for the stated exemptions. Student housing is a facility the institution owns, leases, contracts for, occupies, or operates to house its students. This rule would not apply to residential dual enrollment programs or the model and practice school. It would also not apply to a student who is 17 years and 6 months old or younger on the semester’s first day if the student’s parent or guardian has not given written consent for the student to live outside student housing. The rule would begin with the 2027–2028 academic year.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Apr 15recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)Latest
- Mar 17reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)Minor
- Mar 13returned to Postsecondary Education (H)
- Mar 131st readingMinor
- Mar 13taken from Postsecondary Education (H)
- Mar 5to Postsecondary Education (H)Minor
- Feb 26to Committee on Committees (H)Minor
- Feb 26introduced in HouseIntroduced
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