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§ 158.005 |
Definition of “character education.” |
§ 158.007 |
Definitions for chapter |
§ 158.010 |
Uniform school system to be maintained — Variations |
§ 158.030 |
“Common school” defined — Attendance at public school and primary school program — Advancement without regard to age — Local boards to adopt policy establishing petition and evaluation process for students who do not meet age requirements |
§ 158.031 |
Primary school program — Authority for administrative regulations — Attributes — Part time attendance — Grouping — Advancement — Reporting requirements |
§ 158.032 |
Flagging record of missing child — Procedure upon recovery — Documents required upon enrollment or transfer |
§ 158.033 |
Instruction in student’s home or hospital — Signed statement of diagnosed condition — Calculation of instructional sessions for purposes of KRS 157.360 — Students with disabilities — Administrative regulations |
§ 158.035 |
Certificate of immunization |
§ 158.037 |
Report of immunization results |
§ 158.038 |
Student identification badges must contain hotline number contact information relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, and suicide prevention — Recommendation required of Cabinet for Health and Family Services |
§ 158.050 |
School year |
§ 158.060 |
School month and school day — Duty-free lunch period — Nonteaching time for teachers |
§ 158.070 |
School district calendar committee — School calendar adoption procedures — Variable student instructional year — Professional development — Holidays and days closed — Waivers — Scheduling of athletic competitions — Continuing education for st |
§ 158.072 |
Eligible students — Change of residence within district — Option to remain enrolled in original school — Transportation |
§ 158.075 |
Veterans Day observance in public schools |
§ 158.080 |
Private and parochial schools — Courses — School calendar |
§ 158.100 |
Program required to be provided by school district — Additional programs permitted — Refugee or legal alien students — Virtual high school completion program |
§ 158.102 |
Requirement for library media center — Employment of librarian |
§ 158.105 |
War veterans may complete high school course without tuition |
§ 158.108 |
Effect of failure to pay for or rent school supplies |
§ 158.110 |
Transportation of pupils |
§ 158.115 |
Supplementation of school bus transportation system by county out of general funds — Annual report to Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue |
§ 158.120 |
Nonresident pupils — Nonresident pupil policy — Tuition |
§ 158.135 |
Reimbursement for school services for state agency children in state institution or day treatment center or in custody of Department of Juvenile Justice |
§ 158.137 |
Educational passports for state agency children |
§ 158.140 |
Admission to high school — Promotion — Classification — High school diploma — Alternative high school diploma — Academy diploma — Posthumous diploma — Diploma for certain honorably discharged veterans — Vocational certificate of completion |
§ 158.141 |
Passing grade on civics test required for high school graduation |
§ 158.1411 |
Successful completion of course or program on financial literacy required for high school graduation — Establishment of academic standards, curricula, and guidelines for financial literacy |
§ 158.1413 |
Essential workplace ethics instruction program — Required characteristics — Required biennial collaboration — Symbol of attainment of essential workplace ethics indicators — Biennial reporting on program |
§ 158.1415 |
Curriculum for instruction on human sexuality or sexually transmitted diseases — Written consent of parents — Notification to parents — Provision of alternative curriculum |
§ 158.142 |
Early high school graduation program — Requirements — Early Graduation Scholarship Certificate — Award from early graduation scholarship trust fund |
§ 158.143 |
High school equivalency diploma — Eligibility — State agency child — Student enrolled in district-operated alternative education program |
§ 158.144 |
Adult caregiver with whom minor student resides may, by affidavit, establish authority to make school-related decisions for minor student — Conditions — Caretaker’s decision may be superseded — Obligations and liability of person relying on affid |
§ 158.145 |
Legislative findings and declarations on school dropout rate |
§ 158.146 |
Establishment of strategy to address school dropout problem — Department to provide technical assistance, award grants, and disseminate information to school districts and school level personnel |
§ 158.148 |
Definition of “bullying” — discipline guidelines and model policy — Local code of acceptable behavior and discipline — Required contents of code |
§ 158.150 |
Suspension or expulsion of students — Placement into alternative program option |
§ 158.153 |
Punishment based on child’s records — Disclosure of records — Cause of action — Districtwide standards of behavior for students participating in extracurricular activities |
§ 158.154 |
Principal’s duty to report certain acts to local law enforcement agency |
§ 158.155 |
Reporting of specified incidents of student conduct — Notation on school records — Report to law enforcement of certain student conduct — Immunity |
§ 158.1559 |
Superintendent of each local school district shall require the principal of each school within the district to provide written notice to all students, parents, and guardians about the provisions of KRS 508.078, and the potential penalties for terror |
§ 158.156 |
Reporting of commission of felony KRS Chapter 508 offense against a student — Investigation — Immunity from liability for reporting — Privileges no bar to reporting |
§ 158.160 |
Notification to school by parent or guardian of child’s medical condition threatening school safety — Exclusion of child with communicable disease from school — Closing of school during epidemic |
§ 158.162 |
Mandatory adoption of emergency management response plan in each school — School to maintain portable automated external defibrillators — Emergency response drills — Consequence of schools failing to comply |
§ 158.1621 |
Reporting of number of portable automated external defibrillators |
§ 158.1622 |
School AED fund |
§ 158.163 |
Earthquake and tornado emergency procedure system |
§ 158.164 |
Building lockdown procedures — Practice |
§ 158.165 |
Possession and use of personal telecommunications device by public school student |
§ 158.170 |
Bible to be read |
§ 158.175 |
Recitation of Lord’s prayer and pledge of allegiance — Instruction in proper respect for and display of the flag — Observation of moment of silence or reflection |
§ 158.177 |
Teaching of evolution — Right to include Bible theory of creation |
§ 158.178 |
Ten Commandments to be displayed |
§ 158.181 |
Legislative findings |
§ 158.182 |
Definitions for KRS 158.181 to 158.187 |
§ 158.183 |
Prohibited acts by students — Rights of student — Duties of local board of education — Administrative remedies |
§ 158.184 |
Construction favoring establishment clause, religious liberty, and free speech |
§ 158.185 |
Construction prohibiting school employee from leading, directing, or encouraging religious or anti-religious activity in violation of establishment clause |
§ 158.186 |
Copies of law to local school board, school-based decision making council, and certified employees |
§ 158.187 |
Short title for KRS 158.181 to 158.187 |
§ 158.188 |
Teaching activities permitted in the secular study of religion with the use of the Bible or other scripture |
§ 158.189 |
Legislative findings — Policies for use of restrooms by students of the opposite biological sex — Requirements — Best available accommodation to be provided |
§ 158.190 |
Sectarian, infidel, or immoral books prohibited |
§ 158.191 |
Health and mental health services related to human sexuality, contraception, or family planning — District to notify parents — District prohibited from keeping student information confidential from a parent — Prohibition on policies for use of pr |
§ 158.192 |
Complaint alleging that material, program, or event is harmful to minors — Complaint resolution policy — Determination by principal — Appeal — Final disposition by board — Request by parent or guardian to preclude student access — Parent’s or |
§ 158.193 |
Private religious expression by school employees — Activities permitted while employees are on duty — Construction |
§ 158.194 |
Bill of Rights to be displayed |
§ 158.195 |
Display of national motto in public elementary and secondary schools — Reading and posting in public schools of texts and documents on American history and heritage |
§ 158.196 |
Instructional materials standards and concepts — Documents and speeches to be included |
§ 158.197 |
Elective course on religious scripture — Purpose — Restrictions — School council or governing body authorized to display historic religious and nonreligious artifacts, monuments, symbols, and texts in conjunction with course of study |
§ 158.200 |
Moral instruction |
§ 158.210 |
Survey of desire for moral instruction may be made |
§ 158.220 |
Time allowed for moral instruction in suitable place |
§ 158.230 |
Arrangements with persons in charge |
§ 158.240 |
Credit for moral instruction |
§ 158.250 |
Activities for nonparticipants in moral instruction classes |
§ 158.260 |
Cost of moral instruction |
§ 158.281 |
Definitions for KRS 156.476, 158.281, 158.282, and 161.051 |
§ 158.282 |
Instruction of all blind students in the use of braille — Assessment for blind students in program — Exceptions |
§ 158.290 |
School fundraising activities |
§ 158.292 |
Excused absences for students who serve as election officers |
§ 158.293 |
Excused absences for secondary school students who participate in Military Burial Honor Guard Program — Inclusion in instructional program |
§ 158.294 |
Excused absences for students who participate in Veterans’ Service Organization Burial Honor Guard — Inclusion in instructional program |
§ 158.297 |
Meningococcal meningitis disease and vaccine information |
§ 158.301 |
Legislative findings on skin cancer risks — Schools encouraged to educate students on risks of exposure to ultraviolet rays |
§ 158.302 |
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training required for high school students |
§ 158.303 |
Educational segment on prevention of pediatric abusive head trauma encouraged |
§ 158.305 |
Implementation of multitiered system of supports for kindergarten through grade three — Evidence — Assistance — Universal screener and diagnostic assessment — Comprehensive reading program — Training — Reading improvement plan and team — Acce |
§ 158.305 v2 |
Definitions for section — Implementation of multitiered system of supports for kindergarten through grade three — Evidence — Assistance — Universal screener and diagnostic assessment — Comprehensive reading program — Training — Reading improv |
§ 158.307 |
Dyslexia toolkit to assist school districts in instructing students with dyslexia — Professional development related to dyslexia — Local board of education policy to identify and assist students in kindergarten through grade three with dyslexia — |
§ 158.360 |
Family literacy services |
§ 158.440 |
Legislative findings on school safety and order |
§ 158.441 |
Definitions for chapter |
§ 158.4410 v2 |
State school security marshal, duties and responsibilities — Marshal appointed by and reporting to the commissioner of the Department of Criminal Justice Training — Annual report to the Center for School Safety, the Legislative Research Commission |
§ 158.4412 |
Appointment of district’s school safety coordinator — School safety coordinator’s functions and duties — Policies and procedures excluded from application of KRS 61.870 to 61.884 — Limitation of civil and criminal liability for school district, s |
§ 158.4414 |
Cooperation of school personnel with local and state law enforcement agencies in efforts to assign certified school resource officers to each campus as funds and personnel become available — Memorandum of understanding between local boards of educa |
§ 158.4415 |
Kentucky State Police school resource officer (KSPSRO), specifications for employment as a school resource officer by a school district — When officer considered an employee of the school district and when an employee of the Kentucky State Police – |
§ 158.4416 |
Trauma-informed approach to education — Definitions — Goals for employment of school-based counselors — School counselor or school-based mental health services provider to facilitate creation of trauma-informed team — Training and guidance of sc |
§ 158.442 |
Center for School Safety — Duties — School safety coordinator training program — Members of board — Center for School Safety and its board of directors not subject to reorganization by the Governor |
§ 158.443 |
Terms of board members — Meetings — Selection of administrator for the center — Duties of board of directors |
§ 158.444 |
Administrative regulations relating to school safety — Role of Department of Education to maintain statewide data collection system — Reportable incidents — Annual statistical reports — Confidentiality |
§ 158.445 |
Local assessment of school safety and school discipline — District assessment — Local plans |
§ 158.4451 |
The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security, after collaboration with others, shall make available an anonymous reporting tool to allow students, parents, and community members to supply information about potentially harmful, dangerous, or criminal act |
§ 158.446 |
Use of appropriated funds |
§ 158.4461 |
The General Assembly finds that private financial and philanthropic support of public school districts by all members of the community fosters student success, safety, and well-being — The General Assembly encourages the organization of foundations |
§ 158.447 |
Required review of CPTED principles prior to school construction or renovation |
§ 158.448 |
Protocols for student records within student information system |
§ 158.449 |
Annual report of assessment of disruptive behavior school incidents resulting in a complaint |
§ 158.471 |
Local board of education authorized to establish police department for local school districts |
§ 158.473 |
Police officers appointed by local board of education — Powers |
§ 158.475 |
Appointed police officers to comply with KRS 61.300 and other requirements set by the local board of education |
§ 158.477 |
Appointment or promotion to ranks, grades, and positions – Compensation — Employment contract permitted |
§ 158.479 |
Emergency vehicles — Radio systems — Reporting |
§ 158.481 |
Authority of local board to regulate traffic and parking — Fees — Violations |
§ 158.483 |
Prohibition against false representation as police officer, agent, or employee of a police department of a local school district |
§ 158.622 |
Administrative regulations of Kentucky Board of Education relating to advanced placement courses — Duties of Department of Education relating to advanced placement and dual enrollment programs — Credit for Virtual High School and advanced placemen |
§ 158.625 |
Deadline for training required under KRS 161.166 |
§ 158.645 |
Capacities required of students in public education system |
§ 158.6450 v2 |
Instruction in voter registration and election procedures |
§ 158.6451 |
Legislative declaration on goals for Commonwealth’s schools — Model curriculum framework |
§ 158.6452 |
School Curriculum, Assessment, and Accountability Council |
§ 158.6453 |
Definitions — Review of academic standards and assessments — Revisions to content standards — Review committees — Advisory panels — Standards and assessments process review committee — Administrative regulations — Information and training — |
§ 158.6455 |
School accountability system — List of certifications, licensures, and credentials — Reimbursement for assessment — Consequences for schools that fail to exit support status — Components of accountability system — Appeals of performance judgmen |
§ 158.6457 |
Definitions for KRS 158.6452, 158.6453, 158.6455, and 158.6457 |
§ 158.6458 |
Plan for implementation of state assessment and accountability system — Report |
§ 158.6459 |
Intervention strategies for accelerated learning — Individualized learning plan — Support and technical assistance |
§ 158.646 |
Kentucky Institute for Education Research Board |
§ 158.647 |
Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee — Members — Duties — Vote required to act |
§ 158.6471 |
Meetings — Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee, powers, process, and procedures when reviewing — Assignment of regulation to committee — Education committees, powers, process, and procedures when reviewing |
§ 158.6472 |
Review of administrative regulations |
§ 158.648 |
State Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education — Purpose — Duties |
§ 158.6485 |
Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs Program — Entrepreneurship education organization — Advisory board — Appropriations — Accounting practices and program reports — Restricted use of funds |
§ 158.649 |
Achievement gaps — Data on student performance — Policy for reviewing academic performance — Student achievement targets — Reporting requirements — Review and revision of improvement plan |
§ 158.760 |
School-to-Careers System — Legislative intent — Goals |
§ 158.7603 |
School-to-Careers Grant Program — Authority for administrative regulations — Advisory committee |
§ 158.770 |
Advisory committee on writing program |
§ 158.775 |
Writing program pilot project |
§ 158.780 |
Management improvement programs |
§ 158.782 |
Monitoring and review of turnaround plan — Skilled assistance |
§ 158.785 |
Collection and review of management data — Management audit — Conditions for designation as state assisted or state managed district — Actions required |
§ 158.791 |
Legislative findings and intent regarding reading |
§ 158.792 |
Definitions for KRS 158.792 and 164.0207 — Reading diagnostic and intervention fund — Grants for reading intervention programs — Administrative regulations — Use of grant funds — Information and reports provided by Department of Education. (Eff |
§ 158.792 v2 |
Definitions for KRS 158.792 and 164.0207 — Reading diagnostic and intervention fund — Grants for reading intervention programs — Administrative regulations — Use of grant funds — Information and reports provided by Department of Education. (Eff |
§ 158.794 |
Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Grant Steering Committee — Membership — Duties |
§ 158.796 |
Governor’s Scholars Program — Purpose — Governor’s Scholars Program, Inc. — Board of directors — Funding — Reports |
§ 158.798 |
Program to encourage studies in mathematics, science, and related technologies — Role of Kentucky Science and Technology Council, Inc |
§ 158.799 |
Name for program created by KRS 158.798 |
§ 158.7991 |
Legislative findings and declarations |
§ 158.7992 |
Program to promote instruction in the arts and foreign languages |
§ 158.801 |
Definitions for KRS 158.801 and 158.803 |
§ 158.803 |
Early mathematics testing program — Purposes — Development and requirements of program — Annual reports |
§ 158.805 |
Commonwealth school improvement fund — Purposes — Criteria for grants to schools needing assistance |
§ 158.806 |
Read to succeed fund — Teacher professional learning academies — Literacy coaching program |
§ 158.807 |
Data research initiative — Purposes — Implementation |
§ 158.808 |
Energy technology career track program |
§ 158.809 |
Virtual computer science career academy — Development and requirements — Annual reports |
§ 158.810 |
Definitions for KRS 158.810 to 158.816 |
§ 158.812 |
Legislative intent, findings, and declarations |
§ 158.814 |
Comprehensive plan on secondary career and technical education programs — Consultation with Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee |
§ 158.816 |
Annual statewide analysis and report of academic achievement of technical education students — Assistance plan — Occupation skill standards and assessments |
§ 158.818 |
Evidence-based instructional models to address needs of at-risk students — Focus — Components — Training for high school teachers — Incorporation into existing programs |
§ 158.830 |
Legislative findings — Construction of KRS 158.830 to 158.836 |
§ 158.832 |
Definitions for KRS 158.830 to 158.838 |
§ 158.834 |
Self-administration of medications by students with asthma or anaphylaxis – Authorization — Written statement — Acknowledgment of liability limitation — Duration of permission |
§ 158.836 |
Possession and use of asthma or anaphylaxis medications — Students with documented life-threatening allergies — Schools electing to keep epinephrine injectable epinephrine devices and bronchodilator rescue inhalers on premises — Limitation of lia |
§ 158.838 |
Emergency administration and self-administration of diabetes and seizure disorder medications — Required training — Required written statements and seizure action plan — Limitation on liability — Renewal of permission — Expiration dates of medi |
§ 158.840 |
General Assembly findings and intent — Importance of students’ reading and mathematics skills in achieving scholastic goals — Roles of statewide entities in improving student achievement. (Effective until July 1, 2024) |
§ 158.840 v2 |
Legislative findings and intent — Importance of students’ reading and mathematics skills in achieving scholastic goals — Roles of statewide entities in improving student achievement. (Effective July 1, 2024) |
§ 158.842 |
Definitions for KRS 158.840 to 158.844 — Committee for Mathematics Achievement — Membership, purposes, organization, staffing, and duties of committee — Report to Interim Joint Committee on Education |
§ 158.844 |
Mathematics achievement fund — Creation — Use and disposition of moneys — Administrative regulations — Requirements for grant applicants — Department to provide information to schools and to make annual report to Interim Joint Committee on Educ |
§ 158.845 |
Definitions for KRS 158.845 to 158.849 |
§ 158.846 |
Legislative findings concerning academic achievement in STEM disciplines |
§ 158.847 |
Science and mathematics advancement fund — Purposes — Administrative regulations |
§ 158.848 |
Grant programs concerning STEM disciplines and AP and IB courses |
§ 158.849 |
Long-term statewide goals concerning STEM disciplines and AP and IB course participation |
§ 158.850 |
Limitation on sale of retail fast foods in school cafeteria |
§ 158.852 |
School food service director or menu planner — Credentials and certificates — Continuing education |
§ 158.854 |
Administrative regulation specifying minimum nutritional standards for foods sold outside school lunch programs — Restrictions upon sale of certain foods and beverages — Waiver — Definitions — Exceptions |
§ 158.856 |
Annual assessment and evaluation of school nutrition in district — Special board meeting and public forum to discuss nutrition and physical activity in the schools — School district to prepare and submit findings and recommendations to Board of Ed |
§ 158.860 |
Examination upon completion of core content course |
§ 158.865 |
Legislative findings — Development of summer learning program encouraged — Purposes of program |
§ 158.866 |
Definitions for KRS 158.865 to 158.867 |
§ 158.867 |
Minimum requirements for summer learning camps at schools with certain Title I programs — Mandatory reports — Student participation guidelines — Teacher compensation — Summary annual reports |
§ 158.990 |
Penalties |