Bill > SB120

This bill amends Kentucky's education laws to enhance child protection and reporting in interscholastic athletics. Specifically, the bill requires that any interscholastic athletics participation consent form now include important information about child dependency, neglect, and abuse reporting, such as informing student-athletes that they can report instances of abuse to any adult and explaining the legal obligation (under KRS 620.030) for individuals to report suspected child abuse. The bill also mandates that training for interscholastic athletics administrators and coaches must now include detailed information about mandatory reporting duties and procedures for reporting child dependency, neglect, and abuse. Additionally, the bill makes some modifications to school display requirements, including adding a new requirement for schools with students in grades 6-12 to display information about minor employment regulations in both English and Spanish starting in the 2025-2026 school year. These changes aim to increase awareness and reporting of child abuse in school athletic settings by ensuring that athletes, coaches, and administrators are well-informed about their responsibilities and rights regarding child protection.

Education

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/sb120.html