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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
03/11/2026
03/11/2026
Crossed Over
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 161.155 to allow school district employees to use sick leave for observance of religious
AI Summary
This bill amends Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 161.155 to allow school district employees, including teachers, to use their accumulated sick leave for the observance of religious holidays not already included in the school calendar, provided they submit a personal statement verifying the observance and give sufficient advance notice as determined by the school district. The bill also makes minor technical amendments to KRS 78.616 and KRS 161.220, which relate to retirement systems for county employees and teachers, respectively, primarily to align definitions and references with the changes made to KRS 161.155.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (6)
Matt Nunn (R)*,
Don Douglas (R),
Jimmy Higdon (R),
Aaron Reed (R),
Lindsey Tichenor (R),
Gex Williams (R),
Last Action
recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H) (on 04/15/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb124.html |
| House Floor Amendment 6 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/SB124/HFA6.pdf |
| House Floor Amendment 5 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/SB124/HFA5.pdf |
| House Floor Amendment 4 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/SB124/HFA4.pdf |
| House Floor Amendment 3 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/SB124/HFA3.pdf |
| House Floor Amendment 2 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/SB124/HFA2.pdf |
| House Floor Amendment 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/SB124/HFA1.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb124/bill.pdf |
| Vote History for SB124 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb124/vote_history.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb124/orig_bill.pdf |
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