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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 160.345 to define "school-based policy"; require that principals provide monthly and annual reports to the local board of education; set notice requirements for school advisory council elections; establish that a superintendent selects the principals for the school district; require that all school-based policies be reviewed and approved by the local board before implementation and provide exceptions; amend KRS 160.370 to permit county school districts with more than 15,000 students to delegate the approval of school-based policies; amend KRS 158.1415 to permit a local school board to adopt a curriculum for human sexuality; amend various sections of KRS Chapters 7, 156, 157, 158, 160, 161, 164, and 605 to transfer duties of school-based decision making councils to advisory councils and principals and to conform.
AI Summary
This bill amends Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) to redefine "school-based policy" as any policy, procedure, program, or practice established by a principal after consulting with the school's advisory council, and it shifts many responsibilities from school-based decision-making councils to principals and advisory councils. Key provisions include requiring principals to report monthly and annually to local boards of education, setting notice requirements for advisory council elections, and establishing that superintendents select principals for school districts. All school-based policies must now be reviewed and approved by the local board of education, with exceptions for county school districts over 15,000 students, which can delegate this approval. The bill also permits local school boards to adopt a curriculum for human sexuality. It also makes various other changes across several KRS chapters to conform to these shifts in duties and responsibilities.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
Aaron Reed (R)*,
Don Douglas (R),
David Givens (R),
Stephen Meredith (R),
Lindsey Tichenor (R),
Steve West (R),
Gex Williams (R),
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (H) (on 02/20/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb152.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb152/bill.pdf |
| Vote History for SB152 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb152/vote_history.pdf |
| Senate Committee Substitute 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/SB152/SCS1.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb152/orig_bill.pdf |
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