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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 610.030 to provide that a diversion agreement shall require that a child refrain from conduct that constitutes cause for suspension or expulsion from school; provide that for a child against whom a complaint alleging beyond the control of the school has been filed, the diversion agreement shall require that if the child is suspended or expelled during the diversion, the child will immediately be considered to have failed diversion and be referred to the county attorney for formal court action; repeal KRS 635.020 regarding the creation of the family accountability, intervention, and response teams; amend various sections to conform.
AI Summary
This bill modifies how children who are involved with the juvenile justice system are handled, particularly concerning school behavior and diversion agreements. A diversion agreement is a formal plan that a child agrees to follow to avoid formal court proceedings. The bill now requires that these agreements must include a provision for the child to refrain from conduct that would lead to their suspension or expulsion from school. If a child is facing a complaint for being "beyond the control of the school" (meaning their behavior is disruptive or unmanageable in a school setting) and is suspended or expelled during their diversion period, they will immediately be considered to have failed the agreement and will be referred for formal court action. Additionally, the bill repeals KRS 605.035, which established "family accountability, intervention, and response teams," and makes conforming changes to other sections of the law to reflect this repeal and the new provisions regarding school behavior in diversion agreements.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (H) (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb162.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb162/bill.pdf |
| Vote History for SB162 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb162/vote_history.pdf |
| Senate Committee Substitute 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/SB162/SCS1.pdf |
| Corrections Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/sb162/CI.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb162/orig_bill.pdf |
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