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KY SB107

KY SB107
AN ACT relating to the state management of education and declaring an emergency.


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Introduced
02/09/2023
In Committee
03/29/2023
Crossed Over
02/24/2023
Passed
03/16/2023
Dead
Vetoed
03/24/2023
Veto Overridden
03/29/2023
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/29/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 156 to establish the Board of Education Nomination Committee, set requirements for appointees, and term limitations; amend KRS 156.148 to require the commissioner of education to be subject to Senate confirmation in accordance with KRS 11.160; require the commissioner of education to be subject to an annual review by the Kentucky Board of Education; provide that the commissioner of education shall serve for a defined employment contract term not to exceed 4 years; amend KRS 156.029 to prohibit ex officio and nonvoting members of the Board of Education from being represented by proxy at any meeting.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing laws related to the state management of education in Kentucky. It establishes the Board of Education Nomination Committee, sets requirements for appointees, and imposes term limitations. It also requires the Commissioner of Education to be subject to Senate confirmation and an annual review by the Kentucky Board of Education, and mandates a defined employment contract term not exceeding 4 years. Additionally, the bill prohibits ex officio and nonvoting members of the Board of Education from being represented by proxy at any meeting. The bill declares an emergency, stating that ensuring consistent quality in the state management of education is of utmost priority for the General Assembly, and the Act takes effect upon passage and approval by the Governor or upon otherwise becoming a law.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 134) (on 03/29/2023)

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