Bill > HB207

This bill amends Kentucky law to modify the process for parents and guardians to challenge educational materials, programs, or events they believe are harmful to minors. The bill requires local school boards to allow parents an opportunity to orally recite passages from materials or describe programs they find objectionable during appeal hearings. If a school board denies a parent the chance to orally recite these passages, the board must immediately remove the contested material, program, or event. The bill maintains the existing complaint resolution process, which includes submitting written complaints to school principals, investigating allegations, and allowing for administrative review by the local school board. Parents can appeal a principal's decision and must be given a chance to provide input during public comment at board meetings. The bill also requires that the final disposition of any appeal, including details about the contested material and board members' votes, be published on the school board's website and in the local newspaper. Additionally, parents can request that their child be prevented from accessing materials or participating in programs they consider harmful, even if the board has allowed them to remain.

Education

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb207.html