Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 198B.093 – Internship and cooperative placement hours to count towards licensure by department -- Hours of equivalency -- Administrative regulations.

(1) The department shall recognize and allow dual credit students receiving directly related on-the-job training equivalencies of internship and cooperative placement hours to count toward the hours necessary to obtain licensure in a profession regulated by the department, including but not limited to electrician, plumbing, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning licenses.
(2) The maximum equivalencies to count toward licensure under subsection (1) of this section shall be:
1. (a) For electrician licenses, up to four thousand (4,000) hours in accordance with KRS 227A.060;
2. (b) For plumber licenses, up to two (2) years; and
3. (c) For heating, ventilation, and air conditioning licenses, up to three thousand (3,000) hours.
(3) The department shall establish a reporting system under this section through the promulgation of administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A.
(4) The department shall utilize the current administrative regulations governing licensure attainment to determine the eligibility and applicability of directly related on-the-job training hours, ensuring alignment with existing licensure requirements and standards.

Effective: June 27, 2025

History: Created 2025 Ky. Acts ch. 34, sec. 1, effective June 27, 2025.