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Kentucky


State Status: Blue

State Definition of "gifted & talented":
“‘Gifted and talented student’ means a pupil identified as possessing demonstrated or potential ability to perform at an exceptionally high level in general intellectual aptitude, specific academic aptitude, creative or divergent thinking, psychosocial or leadership skills, or in the visual or performing arts.”
(Kentucky Rev. Stat. Ann. § 157.200)
State Association: Kentucky Association for Gifted Education
Governor: Steve Beshear
State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented: Greg Finkbonner
Commissioner of Education: Terry Holliday

Statistics

Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2006-2007): 633,248
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2005-2006): 606,257
Percentage of students scoring a 4 or above on the International Baccalaureate exams (2005-2006): 77%
Percentage of students scoring a 4 or above on the International Baccalaureate exams (2004-2005): 76%
Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2006-2007): 5
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2006-2007): 113,671
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2005-2006): 110,253
Dollars allocated for education (2005-2006): Unknown
Dollars allocated for education (2004-2005): $5,136,717,000 (Estimate)
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2008-2009): $6,836,640
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2007-2008): $7,121,500
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2006-2007): $7,121,500
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2006-2007): 7,099
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2005-2006): 6,646
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2006-2007): 9.7%
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2005-2006): 9.4%

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Legislation & Funding

Is identification of gifted students required by state law?
Yes Identification begins in fourth grade
Does legislation provide for an education program matched to the student's abilities?
Yes
Is there legislation that mandates specialized training in gifted education for teachers of gifted students?
Yes
Are there colleges/universities in the state that offer courses and/or degrees in gifted education?
Yes Click here for a list of Gifted Education Degree Programs.
Does gifted education legislation exist?
Yes 704 KAR 3L285
SB 134 (March 2005)
Does the legislation mandate that gifted students be served?
Yes
Was there funding for gifted programs for the 2004 - 2005 school year?
Yes
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Information presented on this page was compiled from a variety of resources, including, but not limited to: The STATE of the States in Gifted Education, a report by the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC); state departments of education, state gifted associations, informational websites and other organizations. The Davidson Institute for Talent Development has not verified the accuracy of all information and does not warrant its accuracy or fitness of use for any purpose. Users should verify information prior to taking any action. Furthermore, the appearance of selected programs and/or resources does not imply an endorsement or affiliation. Programs and resources are highlighted for informational purposes only.