Overview

• The Finance and Administration Cabinet denied a July 14 protest on Sept. 23, finding no merit or prejudice and allowing the award to proceed.
• High school juniors will take the digital, adaptive SAT during the school day through SAT School Day, with schools choosing dates in a six-week window beginning March 2, 2026.
• KDE projects potential savings of up to $350,000 per year under the agreement.
• Students gain free, personalized practice through Khan Academy and the College Board’s Bluebook platform, and educators receive faster, actionable score reports.
• SAT scores are accepted by Kentucky’s major public universities, and the state’s previous contract with ACT ended on June 30, 2025.