Kentucky Schools Seek Waiver for Special Test | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

Kentucky’s education department is seeking public input on a waiver request to allow slightly more than 1% of students to take an alternate assessment for reading, math, and science — a test designed for students with significant cognitive disabilities. While federal rules cap participation at 1%, upcoming data shows Kentucky is already just over that limit. The state has used similar waivers before and is implementing safeguards to ensure only eligible students take the test, while also planning to bring participation back down to the federal cap. Public comments are welcome through August 4…