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This bill makes several modifications to Kentucky's education laws, focusing on enhancing educational standards, updating administrative procedures, and streamlining reporting requirements. The bill amends multiple Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) to update the learning objectives for public schools, emphasizing critical thinking, career and technical education, and students' ability to function effectively in a complex world. Key changes include expanding the definition of literacy, adding civics education components, modifying school council procedures, removing certain reporting requirements about physical activity and breakfast programs, and requiring school district budgets to be published on district websites. The bill also updates language related to school resource officers, changing some training and certification dates. Notably, the legislation repeals two sections of law related to school district audits and nutrition assessments, suggesting a move towards reducing administrative bureaucracy while maintaining a focus on educational quality and student development. The amendments reflect an intent to modernize Kentucky's educational approach, making it more responsive to contemporary learning needs and administrative efficiencies.

Education

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/sb68.html