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Introduced
01/26/2022
01/26/2022
In Committee
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/14/2022
04/14/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 158 to allow local boards of education to establish a police department for local school districts; provide the general police powers each officer shall have in performing their duties; provide the qualifications each officer shall have at the time of their employment; provide for the appointment or promotion to the ranks and grades of the department; amend KRS 158.441 to include an officer appointed under this Act to the term "school resource officer."
AI Summary
This bill allows local boards of education to establish police departments for their school districts. The police officers appointed under this bill will have general police powers, including the ability to arrest, maintain order, and enforce the school district's rules and regulations. The bill specifies the qualifications for these officers and allows the local boards to appoint and promote officers and other personnel as needed. It also grants these police departments the ability to operate emergency vehicles, use certain weapons, and install and operate radio systems. Finally, the bill amends existing law to include these school district police officers in the definition of "school resource officer."
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
recommitted to Education (S) (on 03/23/2022)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/22RS/sb120.html |
| Senate Committee Substitute | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/22RS/SB120/SCS1.pdf |
| Senate Committee Substitute | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/22RS/sb120/SCS1AA.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/22RS/sb120/orig_bill.pdf |
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