Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 3 R cosponsors

SB 170 — AN ACT relating to status offenses.

Last action — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 69)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 06, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on April 10, 2026.

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Summary

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 610 to establish a pilot program to be known as the Supporting Opportunities for Accountability and Restoration Program for children who are truant; require the pilot program to be established in no less than 10 public school districts; establish the responsive interventions to support and empower teams; establish criteria for participation and procedure for the program; create a new section of KRS Chapter 159 to establish the duties of the director of pupil personnel in school districts that are participating in the pilot program; amend KRS 159.140 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to require schools to collect certain data relating to habitual truancy and require the Kentucky Department of Education to annually report data relating to habitual truancy to the Legislative Research Commission for referral to the Interim Joint Committee on Education and the Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary; amend KRS 610.030 to require the use of an evidence-based family screening tool to identify family strengths, needs, and risks; create family diversion plans and require a child's parent to participate; amend KRS 605.030 to require a court-designated worker to coordinate the pilot program in the school districts that participate; amend KRS 17.125 to allow responsive interventions to support and empower teams to access information on juveniles involved with the juvenile justice system; amend KRS 600.020 to amend the definition of "habitual truant" and define "Supporting Opportunities for Accountability and Restoration Program" or "SOAR Program" and "Responsive Interventions to Support and Empower Teams" or "RISE teams"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 630 to provide that a child who is alleged to be a status offender, adjudicated a status offender, or is a status offender alleged or found to have violated a valid court order shall not be detained in a secure detention facility until the child is at least 16 years old; amend various sections to conform; repeal KRS 630.100.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA AN ACT relating to status offenses.
CHAPTER 69 1 CHAPTER 69 ( SB 170 ) AN ACT relating to status offenses.
Page 1 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA (d) A school resource officer;
(d) A school resource officer;
and (c) Status offense cases if the court-designated worker, after review of the complaint, has determined that no further action is necessary.
and Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (c) Status offense cases if the court-designated worker, after review of the complaint, has determined that no further action is necessary.
(7) The RISE team shall meet with the student and the student's parent, guardian, or other person exercising custodial control or supervision to develop a family- specific improvement plan to address the barriers to school attendance or, if Page 2 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA referred pursuant to subsection (6)(b) of this section, address the barriers to successful completion of a diversion agreement.
(7) The RISE team shall meet with the student and the student's parent, guardian, or other person exercising custodial control or supervision to develop a family-specific improvement plan to address the barriers to school attendance or, if referred pursuant to subsection (6)(b) of this section, address the barriers to successful completion of a diversion agreement.
(a) Provide notice to the student and the student's parent, guardian, or other person exercising custodial control or supervision that they shall attend an Page 3 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA initial meeting with the court-designated worker to discuss barriers to school attendance or other identified issues;
(a) Provide notice to the student and the student's parent, guardian, or other person exercising custodial control or supervision that they shall attend an initial meeting with the court-designated worker to discuss barriers to school attendance or other identified issues;
Before the conclusion of the RISE team meeting, provide each identified family and each identified school with a written family- specific improvement plan;
Before the conclusion of the RISE team meeting, provide each identified family and each identified school with a written family-specific improvement plan;
(e) If applicable, review a family-specific improvement plan or a diversion Page 4 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA agreement to incorporate modifications to a family-specific improvement plan or diversion agreement;
(e) If applicable, review a family-specific improvement plan or a diversion agreement to incorporate modifications to a family-specific improvement plan or diversion agreement;
and (f) Provide case management services to assist the family in achieving the goals of the family-specific improvement plan.
and CHAPTER 69 3 (f) Provide case management services to assist the family in achieving the goals of the family-specific improvement plan.
(c) Available resources and tools intended to prevent further unexcused Page 5 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA absences;
(c) Available resources and tools intended to prevent further unexcused absences;
(c) Acquaint the school with the home conditions of a habitual truant as defined[described] in KRS 159.150(3), and the home with the work and Page 6 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA advantages of the school;
(c) Acquaint the school with the home conditions of a habitual truant as defined[described] in KRS 159.150(3), and the home with the work and advantages of the school;
(e) Secure the enrollment in school of all students who should be enrolled and keep all enrolled students in reasonably regular attendance;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (e) Secure the enrollment in school of all students who should be enrolled and keep all enrolled students in reasonably regular attendance;
(2) A local school district superintendent may waive the requirement that a director of Page 7 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA pupil personnel devote his or her entire time to his or her duties.
(2) A local school district superintendent may waive the requirement that a director of pupil personnel devote his or her entire time to his or her duties.
(3) Beginning in the 2027-2028 school year, each school district shall document the Page 8 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA following information in the state student information system:
(3) Beginning in the 2027-2028 school year, each school district shall document the following information in the state student information system:
(b) The resolution of the habitual truancy complaint filed with the court- designated worker, including the date of the resolution and whether the complaint was:
(b) The resolution of the habitual truancy complaint filed with the court-designated worker, including the date of the resolution and whether the complaint was:
and (d) When a habitual truancy petition is filed with the court.
and CHAPTER 69 5 (d) When a habitual truancy petition is filed with the court.
(b) The number of students against whom a complaint for habitual truancy is filed with the court-designated worker, and among those children:
(b) The number of students against whom a complaint for habitual truancy is filed with the court- designated worker, and among those children:
The number of students placed on diversion by the court-designated Page 9 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA worker and the number of unexcused absences per student after the student is placed on diversion;
The number of students placed on diversion by the court-designated worker and the number of unexcused absences per student after the student is placed on diversion;
In any case where the court-designated worker finds that the complaint is incomplete, the court-designated worker shall return the complaint without delay to the person or agency originating the complaint or having knowledge of the facts, or to the appropriate law enforcement agency having investigative jurisdiction of the offense, and request additional information in order to complete the complaint.
In any case where the court-designated worker finds that the complaint is incomplete, the court- designated worker shall return the complaint without delay to the person or agency originating the complaint or having knowledge of the facts, or to the appropriate law enforcement agency having investigative jurisdiction of the offense, and request additional information in order to complete the complaint.
Page 10 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA (b) If after review the county attorney elects to proceed, the court-designated worker shall conduct a preliminary intake inquiry to recommend whether the interests of the child or the public require that further action be taken or whether, in the interest of justice, the complaint can be resolved informally without the filing of a petition;
(b) If after review the county attorney elects to proceed, the court-designated worker shall conduct a preliminary intake inquiry to recommend whether the interests of the child or the public require that further action be taken or whether, in the interest of justice, the complaint can be resolved informally without the filing of a petition;
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Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (c) 1.
That information may be shared between treatment providers, the court- designated worker, and [the family accountability, intervention, and response team]if applicable, the RISE team to enable the court- designated worker to facilitate services and facilitate compliance with the diversion agreement;
That information may be shared between treatment providers, the court-designated worker, and [the family accountability, intervention, and response team]if applicable, the RISE team to enable the court-designated worker to facilitate services and facilitate compliance with the diversion agreement;
and Page 11 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA (d) That the child has the right to deny the allegation and demand a formal court hearing;
and (d) That the child has the right to deny the allegation and demand a formal court hearing;
(7)[(6)] (a) Upon the completion of the preliminary intake inquiry for a minor who is alleged to be a status offender and has been reported to the county attorney as required under subsection (3)(b) of Section 4 of this Act[under KRS 630.020(3) and is alleged to have been absent without excuse for fifteen (15) or more days during a school year], the court-designated worker shall, if the county attorney elects not to refer the complaint for formal court action, proceed[ refer the complaint to the county attorney.
(7)[(6)] (a) Upon the completion of the preliminary intake inquiry for a minor who is alleged to be a status offender and has been reported to the county attorney as required under subsection (3)(b) of Section of this Act[under KRS 630.020(3) and is alleged to have been absent without excuse for fifteen (15) or more days during a school year], the court-designated worker shall, if the county attorney elects not to refer the complaint for formal court action, proceed[ refer the complaint to the county attorney.
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(8)[(7)] Upon receiving written approval of the county attorney, if necessary, to divert a public offense complaint, and prior to conducting a formal conference, the court- designated worker shall advise in writing the complainant, the victim if any, and the law enforcement agency having investigative jurisdiction of the offense:
(8)[(7)] Upon receiving written approval of the county attorney, if necessary, to divert a public offense complaint, and prior to conducting a formal conference, the court-designated worker shall advise in writing the complainant, the victim if any, and the law enforcement agency having investigative jurisdiction of the offense:
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CHAPTER 69 7 1.
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and d.[ii.]For a child against whom a complaint alleging habitual truancy has been filed under subsection (3)(b) of Section 4 of this Act, a requirement that[require that] if the child is absent from school without excuse for eight (8)[four (4)] days during one (1) school term, as defined in KRS 158.070, following the establishment of a family[during a] diversion agreement, the family[child] shall immediately be considered to have failed to complete the family diversion agreement and subsection (10)(b)2.[(9)(b)3.] of this section shall immediately apply;
and d.[ii.] For a child against whom a complaint alleging habitual truancy has been filed under subsection (3)(b) of Section 4 of this Act, a requirement that[require that] if the child is absent from school without excuse for eight (8)[four (4)] days during one (1) school term, as defined in KRS 158.070, following the establishment of a family[during a] diversion agreement, the family[child] shall immediately be considered to have failed to complete the family diversion agreement and subsection (10)(b)2.[(9)(b)3.] of this section shall immediately apply;
and 2.[b.][Not exceed twelve (12) months in duration, and ]May include:
and 2.[b.] [Not exceed twelve (12) months in duration, and ]May include:
A public or private entity or person for the provision of Page 14 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA identified services to address needs identified through the family screening[the complaint or assessed needs];
A public or private entity or person for the provision of identified services to address needs identified through the family screening[the complaint or assessed needs];
3.[2.]Prior to developing the family diversion agreement, the court-designated worker [or court-designated specialist ]shall contact the school district that the child attends to obtain background information from school personnel regarding family background, education records, any services Page 15 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA previously provided, and any recommended trauma informed strategies.
3.[2.] Prior to developing the family diversion agreement, the court-designated worker [or court- designated specialist ]shall contact the school district that the child attends to obtain background information from school personnel regarding family background, education records, any services previously provided, and any recommended trauma informed strategies.
4.[3.]Upon developing a family diversion agreement, the court-designated worker[specialist] shall electronically notify the director of pupil personnel at the school district that the child attends that the child has entered into a family diversion agreement, including the date of the agreement[make all details of the agreement accessible to all members of the family, accountability, intervention, and response team through an electronic platform provided by the Administrative Office of the Courts];
4.[3.] Upon developing a family diversion agreement, the court-designated worker[specialist] shall electronically notify the director of pupil personnel at the school district that the child attends that the child has entered into a family diversion agreement, including the date of the agreement[make all details of the agreement accessible to all members of the family, Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY accountability, intervention, and response team through an electronic platform provided by the Administrative Office of the Courts];
a.[1.]For a public offense complaint, the matter shall be referred to the county attorney for review and possible formal court action;
a.[1.] For a public offense complaint, the matter shall be referred to the county attorney for review and possible formal court action;
and[, if a petition is filed, the child may request that the court dismiss the complaint based upon his or her substantial compliance with the terms of diversion;] b.[2].For a status offense complaint filed against a student from a school:
and[, if a petition is filed, the child may request that the court dismiss the complaint based upon his or her substantial compliance with the terms of diversion;] b.[2].
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For a status offense complaint filed against a student from a school:
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and 2.[3.]a.
and 2.[3.] a.
The child, then the case shall be referred to the county attorney, and if a petition is filed, the child may request that the court dismiss the complaint based upon his or her Page 17 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA substantial compliance with the terms of diversion[For a status offense complaint alleging truancy for which the child failed diversion in accordance with subsection (8)(b)1.a.ii.
The child, then the case shall be referred to the county attorney, and if a petition is filed, the child may request that the court dismiss the complaint based upon his or her substantial compliance with the terms of diversion[For a status offense complaint alleging truancy for which the child failed diversion in accordance with subsection (8)(b)1.a.ii.
(11)[(10)] If the county attorney refers a complaint for habitual truancy to the court, the county attorney shall electronically notify the director of pupil personnel at the school district that the child attends that the complaint has been filed, including the date of the filing;
CHAPTER 69 9 (11)[(10)] If the county attorney refers a complaint for habitual truancy to the court, the county attorney shall electronically notify the director of pupil personnel at the school district that the child attends that the complaint has been filed, including the date of the filing;
(12) If a complaint is referred to the court, the complaint and findings of the court- designated worker's preliminary intake inquiry and any family assessment conducted pursuant to subsection (9) of this section shall be submitted to the court for the court to determine whether process should issue;
(12) If a complaint is referred to the court, the complaint and findings of the court-designated worker's preliminary intake inquiry and any family assessment conducted pursuant to subsection (9) of this section shall be submitted to the court for the court to determine whether process should issue;
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and[ Page 18 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA (11) If the court receives a report with a determination that the diversion is failed due to lack of parental cooperation, the court may order parental cooperation and refer the case back to the court-designated worker.
and[ (11) If the court receives a report with a determination that the diversion is failed due to lack of parental cooperation, the court may order parental cooperation and refer the case back to the court-designated worker.
Page 19 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA (k) Administer evidence-based screenings and assessments to identify the risk and needs of a child and his or her family;
(k) Administer evidence-based screenings and assessments to identify the risk and needs of a child and his or her family;
(2) Upon the filing of a petition which initiates a formal court action in the interest of the child, the court-designated worker's involvement, with the exception of the activities defined in subsection (1)(i) of this section, shall cease.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (2) Upon the filing of a petition which initiates a formal court action in the interest of the child, the court- designated worker's involvement, with the exception of the activities defined in subsection (1)(i) of this section, shall cease.
(1) The following agencies are parts of Kentucky's juvenile justice system and shall, Page 20 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA subject to restrictions imposed by state or federal law, disclose and share with each other all information they maintain on a juvenile in a facility or program or informal adjustment authorized by law:
(1) The following agencies are parts of Kentucky's juvenile justice system and shall, subject to restrictions imposed by state or federal law, disclose and share with each other all information they maintain on a juvenile in a facility or program or informal adjustment authorized by law:
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(a) His or her parent, guardian, person in a position of authority or special trust, as defined in KRS 532.045, or other person exercising custodial control or supervision of the child:
CHAPTER 69 11 (a) His or her parent, guardian, person in a position of authority or special trust, as defined in KRS 532.045, or other person exercising custodial control or supervision of the child:
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or 10.
(5) "Beyond the control of the school" means any child who has been found by the court to have repeatedly violated the lawful regulations for the government of the Page 24 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA school as provided in KRS 158.150, and as documented in writing by the school as a part of the school's petition or as an attachment to the school's petition.
(5) "Beyond the control of the school" means any child who has been found by the court to have repeatedly violated the lawful regulations for the government of the school as provided in KRS 158.150, and as documented in writing by the school as a part of the school's petition or as an attachment to the school's Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY petition.
Page 25 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA (13) "Commitment" means an order of the court which places a child under the custodial control or supervision of the cabinet[ for Health and Family Services], Department of Juvenile Justice, or another facility or agency until the child attains the age of eighteen (18) unless otherwise provided by law;
(13) "Commitment" means an order of the court which places a child under the custodial control or supervision of the cabinet[ for Health and Family Services], Department of Juvenile Justice, or another facility or agency until the child attains the age of eighteen (18) unless otherwise provided by law;
Page 26 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA (22) "Detention hearing" means a hearing held by a judge or trial commissioner within twenty-four (24) hours, exclusive of weekends and holidays, of the start of any period of detention prior to adjudication;
(22) "Detention hearing" means a hearing held by a judge or trial commissioner within twenty-four (24) hours, exclusive of weekends and holidays, of the start of any period of detention prior to adjudication;
(b) Is eighteen (18) years of age to nineteen (19) years of age;
CHAPTER 69 13 (b) Is eighteen (18) years of age to nineteen (19) years of age;
(28) "Fictive kin" means an individual who is not related by birth, adoption, or marriage to a child, but who has an emotionally significant relationship with the child, or an emotionally significant relationship with a biological parent, siblings, or half- siblings of the child in the case of a child from birth to twelve (12) months of age, Page 27 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA prior to placement;
(28) "Fictive kin" means an individual who is not related by birth, adoption, or marriage to a child, but who has an emotionally significant relationship with the child, or an emotionally significant relationship with a biological parent, siblings, or half-siblings of the child in the case of a child from birth to twelve (12) months of age, prior to placement;
(36) "Informal adjustment" means an agreement reached among the parties, with Page 28 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA consultation, but not the consent, of the victim of the crime or other persons specified in KRS 610.070 if the victim chooses not to or is unable to participate, after a petition has been filed, which is approved by the court, that the best interest of the child would be served without formal adjudication and disposition;
(36) "Informal adjustment" means an agreement reached among the parties, with consultation, but not the consent, of the victim of the crime or other persons specified in KRS 610.070 if the victim chooses not to or is unable to participate, after a petition has been filed, which is approved by the court, that the best interest of the child would be served without formal adjudication and disposition;
(a) No more harsh, hazardous, or intrusive than necessary;[ or] (b) Involves no restrictions on physical movements nor requirements for residential care except as reasonably necessary for the protection of the child from physical injury[;] or protection of the community;[,] and[ is] (c) Conducted at the suitable available facility closest to the child's place of residence to allow for appropriate family engagement;
(a) No more harsh, hazardous, or intrusive than necessary;[ or] Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (b) Involves no restrictions on physical movements nor requirements for residential care except as reasonably necessary for the protection of the child from physical injury[;] or protection of the community;[,] and[ is] (c) Conducted at the suitable available facility closest to the child's place of residence to allow for appropriate family engagement;
(44) "Nonsecure setting" means a nonsecure facility or a residential home, including a child's own home, where a child may be temporarily placed pending further court Page 29 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA action.
(44) "Nonsecure setting" means a nonsecure facility or a residential home, including a child's own home, where a child may be temporarily placed pending further court action.
(45) "Out-of-home placement" means a placement other than in the home of a parent, relative, or guardian, in a boarding home, clinical treatment facility, community- based facility, detention facility, emergency shelter, fictive kin home, foster family home, hospital, nonsecure facility, physically secure facility, residential treatment facility, or youth alternative center;
(45) "Out-of-home placement" means a placement other than in the home of a parent, relative, or guardian, in a boarding home, clinical treatment facility, community-based facility, detention facility, emergency shelter, fictive kin home, foster family home, hospital, nonsecure facility, physically secure facility, residential treatment facility, or youth alternative center;
(a) A physician licensed under the laws of Kentucky to practice medicine or osteopathy, or a medical officer of the government of the United States while Page 30 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA engaged in the performance of official duties;
(a) A physician licensed under the laws of Kentucky to practice medicine or osteopathy, or a medical officer of the government of the United States while engaged in the performance of official duties;
A master's degree in psychiatric nursing from an accredited institution and two (2) years of clinical experience with mentally ill persons;[,] or[ a licensed registered nurse with] 2.
A master's degree in psychiatric nursing from an accredited institution and two (2) years of clinical experience with mentally ill persons;[,] or[ a licensed registered nurse with] CHAPTER 69 15 2.
(e) A licensed clinical social worker licensed under the provisions of KRS 335.100, or a certified social worker licensed under the provisions of KRS 335.080 with three (3) years of inpatient or outpatient clinical experience in psychiatric social work and currently employed by a hospital or forensic psychiatric facility licensed by the Commonwealth, a psychiatric unit of a Page 31 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA general hospital, a private agency or company engaged in providing mental health services, or a regional comprehensive care center;
(e) A licensed clinical social worker licensed under the provisions of KRS 335.100, or a certified social worker licensed under the provisions of KRS 335.080 with three (3) years of inpatient or outpatient clinical experience in psychiatric social work and currently employed by a hospital or forensic psychiatric facility licensed by the Commonwealth, a psychiatric unit of a general hospital, a private agency or company engaged in providing mental health services, or a regional comprehensive care center;
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(54) "Residential treatment facility" means a facility or group home with more than eight (8) beds designated by the Department of Juvenile Justice or the cabinet for the treatment of children;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (54) "Residential treatment facility" means a facility or group home with more than eight (8) beds designated by the Department of Juvenile Justice or the cabinet for the treatment of children;
Page 33 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA (56) "Retain in custody" means, after a child has been taken into custody, the continued holding of the child by a peace officer for a period of time not to exceed twelve (12) hours when authorized by the court or the court-designated worker for the purpose of making preliminary inquiries;
(56) "Retain in custody" means, after a child has been taken into custody, the continued holding of the child by a peace officer for a period of time not to exceed twelve (12) hours when authorized by the court or the court- designated worker for the purpose of making preliminary inquiries;
Page 34 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA (64)[(63)] "Sexual exploitation" includes but is not limited to a situation in which a parent, guardian, person in a position of authority or special trust, as those terms are defined in KRS 532.045, or other person having custodial control or supervision of a child or responsible for his or her welfare, allows, permits, or encourages the child to engage in an act which constitutes prostitution under Kentucky law;
(64)[(63)] "Sexual exploitation" includes but is not limited to a situation in which a parent, guardian, person in a position of authority or special trust, as those terms are defined in KRS 532.045, or other person having custodial control or supervision of a child or responsible for his or her welfare, allows, permits, or encourages the child to engage in an act which constitutes prostitution under Kentucky law;
and Page 35 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA 4.
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(b) Status offenses shall not include violations of state or local ordinances which may apply to children such as a violation of curfew;
CHAPTER 69 17 (b) Status offenses shall not include violations of state or local ordinances which may apply to children such as a violation of curfew;
and Page 36 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA (d) Who received, before the issuance of the order, the full due process rights guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States;
and (d) Who received, before the issuance of the order, the full due process rights guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States;
Page 37 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA (b) In no event shall the period of detention under paragraph (a) of this subsection exceed thirty (30) days.
(b) In no event shall the period of detention under paragraph (a) of this subsection exceed thirty (30) days.
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Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 1.
(b) "Current costs and expenses" means all expenditures, other than for capital outlay and debt service, which are in excess of the amount generated by state Page 38 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA agency children under the Support Education Excellence in Kentucky funding formula pursuant to KRS 157.360.
(b) "Current costs and expenses" means all expenditures, other than for capital outlay and debt service, which are in excess of the amount generated by state agency children under the Support Education Excellence in Kentucky funding formula pursuant to KRS 157.360.
Page 39 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA (3) The General Assembly shall, if possible, increase funding for the education programs for state agency children by a percentage increase equal to that provided in the biennial budget for the base funding level for each pupil in the program to support education excellence in Kentucky under KRS 157.360 and, if applicable, by an amount necessary to address increases in the number of state agency children being served.
(3) The General Assembly shall, if possible, increase funding for the education programs for state agency children by a percentage increase equal to that provided in the biennial budget for the base funding level for each pupil in the program to support education excellence in Kentucky under KRS 157.360 and, if applicable, by an amount necessary to address increases in the number of state agency children being served.
(6) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute, the Kentucky Educational Collaborative for State Agency Children shall operate a two hundred thirty (230) day school program.
CHAPTER 69 19 (6) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute, the Kentucky Educational Collaborative for State Agency Children shall operate a two hundred thirty (230) day school program.
Page 40 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA (a) Members who shall serve by virtue of their positions:
(a) Members who shall serve by virtue of their positions:
For each appointment to be made, the State Interagency Council for Services and Page 41 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA Supports to Children and Transition-Age Youth shall vote on nominations submitted by members.
For each appointment to be made, the State Interagency Council for Services and Supports to Children and Transition-Age Youth shall vote on nominations submitted by members.
(c) The chairperson of the council shall appoint one (1) youth between the ages of sixteen (16) and twenty-five (25), who has a behavioral health disorder and who is receiving or has received services to address mental health, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder, to serve as a member of the council, and one (1) youth who meets the same criteria to serve as the youth member's alternate in the absence of the youth member.
(c) The chairperson of the council shall appoint one (1) youth between the ages of sixteen (16) and twenty- five (25), who has a behavioral health disorder and who is receiving or has received services to address mental health, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder, to serve as a member of the council, and one (1) youth who meets the same criteria to serve as the youth member's alternate in the absence of the youth member.
Appointees shall serve a term of two (2) years and may be reappointed to additional two (2) year terms, and the youth member and the youth member's alternate shall be eligible to serve out the remainder of their Page 42 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA term of appointment regardless of age.
Appointees shall serve a term of two (2) years and may be reappointed to additional two (2) year terms, and the youth member and the youth member's alternate shall be eligible to serve out the remainder of their term of Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY appointment regardless of age.
Page 43 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA (2) The State Interagency Council for Services and Supports to Children and Transition-Age Youth shall:
(2) The State Interagency Council for Services and Supports to Children and Transition-Age Youth shall:
and (e) Develop a comprehensive array of services and supports to meet the needs of children and transition-age youth with or at risk of developing behavioral health needs.
and (e) Develop a comprehensive array of services and supports to meet the needs of children and transition- age youth with or at risk of developing behavioral health needs.
These councils shall be formed in each area development district within the Commonwealth of Kentucky, except that those area development districts that Page 44 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA contain a county with a population greater than one hundred thousand (100,000) may form up to three (3) such councils.
These councils shall be formed in each area development district within the Commonwealth of Kentucky, except that those area development districts that contain a county with a population greater than one hundred thousand (100,000) may form up to three (3) such councils.
(d) One (1) parent of a child with a behavioral health need, who is or has been a consumer of system of care services and supports, and one (1) parent who meets the same criteria to serve as the parent member's alternate, who may attend and participate in all council meetings, but shall vote only in the absence of the parent member.
(d) One (1) parent of a child with a behavioral health need, who is or has been a consumer of system of care services and supports, and one (1) parent who meets the same criteria to serve as the parent CHAPTER 69 21 member's alternate, who may attend and participate in all council meetings, but shall vote only in the absence of the parent member.
Page 45 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA (e) One (1) transition-age youth who has a behavioral health disorder and who is receiving or has received a service to address mental health, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder, and one (1) transition- age youth who meets the same criteria to serve as the youth member's alternate in the absence of the youth member.
(e) One (1) transition-age youth who has a behavioral health disorder and who is receiving or has received a service to address mental health, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder, and one (1) transition-age youth who meets the same criteria to serve as the youth member's alternate in the absence of the youth member.
(f) Any other local public or private agency that provides services and supports to children and transition-age youth with behavioral health needs which the regional interagency council may invite to have a representative become a permanent or temporary member of the council;
(f) Any other local public or private agency that provides services and supports to children and transition- age youth with behavioral health needs which the regional interagency council may invite to have a representative become a permanent or temporary member of the council;
(2) A[No] member of a regional interagency council for the system of care shall not be given compensation in addition to that which they already receive as service providers or state employees, except that the parent and youth members and Page 46 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA alternate parent and youth members of regional interagency councils shall be reimbursed by the regional interagency council's contracted fiscal agent for all expenses incurred through the performance of their duties as council members if it is outside the scope of their job duties.
(2) A[No] member of a regional interagency council for the system of care shall not be given compensation in addition to that which they already receive as service providers or state employees, except that the parent and youth members and alternate parent and youth members of regional interagency councils shall be reimbursed by the regional interagency council's contracted fiscal agent for all expenses incurred through the performance of their duties as council members if it is outside the scope of their job duties.
In addition to the other duties, functions, and responsibilities imposed by law, the cabinet, through its authorized representatives, shall have general supervision and management of all matters contained in KRS 620.150 and 620.170 and shall, wherever possible:
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY In addition to the other duties, functions, and responsibilities imposed by law, the cabinet, through its authorized representatives, shall have general supervision and management of all matters contained in KRS 620.150 and 620.170 and shall, wherever possible:
Page 47 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA (1) Locate and plan for all children who are dependent, neglected, or abused;
(1) Locate and plan for all children who are dependent, neglected, or abused;
(b) Any child who is accused of committing a public offense or of being in contempt of court on an underlying public offense may be detained in a secure juvenile detention facility or a nonsecure setting approved by the Department of Juvenile Justice for a period of time not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours, Page 48 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA exclusive of weekends and holidays, pending a detention hearing.
(b) Any child who is accused of committing a public offense or of being in contempt of court on an underlying public offense may be detained in a secure juvenile detention facility or a nonsecure setting approved by the Department of Juvenile Justice for a period of time not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours, exclusive of weekends and holidays, pending a detention hearing.
(4) Any child detained pursuant to subsection (2) of this section shall be permitted visitation from individuals representing organizations including nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, or community organizations, to connect them with, expose them to, or minister to them through programs including but not Page 49 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA limited to trades, arts, sports, mentoring, counseling, support programs, or community-based programs.
(4) Any child detained pursuant to subsection (2) of this section shall be permitted visitation from individuals representing organizations including nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, or community organizations, to connect them with, expose them to, or minister to them through programs including but not limited to trades, arts, sports, mentoring, counseling, support programs, or community-based programs.
(6) If the court orders a child detained further, that detention shall be served as follows:
CHAPTER 69 23 (6) If the court orders a child detained further, that detention shall be served as follows:
Page 50 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA (d) Prior to ordering a status offender or alleged status offender who is subject to a valid court order [securely ]detained in accordance with Section 10 of this Act because the child violated the valid court order, the court shall:
(d) Prior to ordering a status offender or alleged status offender who is subject to a valid court order [securely ]detained in accordance with Section 10 of this Act because the child violated the valid court order, the court shall:
and (e) If the child is charged with a public offense[,] or contempt on a public offense, and the county in which the case is before the court is served by a state -operated secure detention facility under the statewide detention plan, the child shall be referred to the Department of Juvenile Justice for a security Page 51 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA assessment and placement in an approved detention facility or program pending the child's next court appearance.
and (e) If the child is charged with a public offense[,] or contempt on a public offense, and the county in which the case is before the court is served by a state -operated secure detention facility under the statewide detention plan, the child shall be referred to the Department of Juvenile Justice for a security assessment and placement in an approved detention facility or program pending the child's next court appearance.
In addition to those purposes set forth in KRS 600.010, this chapter shall be interpreted and construed to effectuate the following purposes regarding status offenders:
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY In addition to those purposes set forth in KRS 600.010, this chapter shall be interpreted and construed to effectuate the following purposes regarding status offenders:
(3) A status offender[Status offenders shall not be detained in secure juvenile detention facilities or juvenile holding facilities after the initial detention hearing unless the child is] accused of[,] or adjudicated for the violation of[has an adjudication that Page 52 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA the child has violated] a valid court order[, in which case the child] may be securely detained in accordance with Section 10 of this Act for up to forty-eight (48) hours, exclusive of weekends and holidays, pending receipt of the written report required under KRS 630.080(4).
(3) A status offender[Status offenders shall not be detained in secure juvenile detention facilities or juvenile holding facilities after the initial detention hearing unless the child is] accused of[,] or adjudicated for the violation of[has an adjudication that the child has violated] a valid court order[, in which case the child] may be securely detained in accordance with Section 10 of this Act for up to forty-eight (48) hours, exclusive of weekends and holidays, pending receipt of the written report required under KRS 630.080(4).
(4) When the child has not been released to his or her parents or person exercising custodial control or supervision, the person taking the child into custody shall make a reasonable effort promptly to give oral notice to the parent or person exercising Page 53 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA custodial control or supervision of the child;
(4) When the child has not been released to his or her parents or person exercising custodial control or supervision, the person taking the child into custody shall make a reasonable effort promptly to give oral notice to the parent or person exercising custodial control or supervision of the child;
Section 20.
CHAPTER 69 25 Section 20.
Page 54 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA A[No] status offender shall not be placed in a secure juvenile detention facility or juvenile holding facility as a means or form of punishment except in accordance with Section 10 of this Act, following a finding that the status offender has violated a valid court order.
A[No] status offender shall not be placed in a secure juvenile detention facility or juvenile holding facility as a means or form of punishment except in accordance with Section 10 of this Act, following a finding that the status offender has violated a valid court order.
and Page 55 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA (b) Within forty-eight (48) hours, exclusive of weekends[weekend] and holidays, of the detention hearing required under KRS 610.265, prepare and deliver to the court the completed written report required by subsection (4) of this section and KRS 610.265 if the child remains in detention after the detention hearing, and prior to the disposition hearing if the child has not been detained;
and (b) Within forty-eight (48) hours, exclusive of weekends[weekend] and holidays, of the detention hearing required under KRS 610.265, prepare and deliver to the court the completed written report required by subsection (4) of this section and KRS 610.265 if the child remains in detention after the detention hearing, and prior to the disposition hearing if the child has not been detained;
2.[(b)] Makes a determination during the adjudicatory hearing that the child violated the valid court order;
2.[(b)]Makes a determination during the adjudicatory hearing that the child violated the valid court order;
Page 56 of 57 SB017010.100 - 1123 - XXXX 2/24/2026 3:28 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 170/GA (b) The child may be [securely ]detained in accordance with Section 10 of this Act for a period not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours, exclusive of weekends and holidays, pending receipt and review of the report by the court under paragraph (a)3.
(b) The child may be [securely ]detained in accordance with Section 10 of this Act for a period not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours, exclusive of weekends and holidays, pending receipt and review of the report by the court under paragraph (a)3.
(c) The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of KRS 610.060.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (c) The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of KRS 610.060.
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Signed by Governor April 10, 2026.
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Action History

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 69)

  2. delivered to Governor

  3. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  4. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  5. received in Senate

  6. 3rd reading, passed 89-3

  7. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 20 2026

  8. 2nd reading, to Rules

  9. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  10. to Judiciary (H)

  11. to Committee on Committees (H)

  12. received in House

  13. passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendments (2) and (3)

  14. floor amendment (1) withdrawn

  15. 3rd reading

  16. floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute

  17. floor amendment (1) filed to bill, floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute

  18. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 24 2026

  19. 2nd reading, to Rules

  20. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)

  21. to Judiciary (S)

  22. to Committee on Committees (S)

  23. introduced in Senate

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Pass

Passed 89 Yea · 3 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 19001
Republican 69307
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 89308
% of votes cast 89%3%0%8%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Yea
Adam Moore Democrat Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Not Voting
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Yea
Chad Aull Democrat Yea
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
Erika Hancock Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Joshua Watkins Democrat Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Yea
Matthew Lehman Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Thompson Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Yea
Candy Massaroni Republican Nay
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Yea
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Derek Lewis Republican Not Voting
Emily Callaway Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Nay
J.T. Payne Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
John Hodgson Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Not Voting
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim Holloway Republican Nay
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Yea
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Mitch Whitaker Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Peyton Griffee Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Bivens Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Not Voting
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Doan Republican Not Voting
Steven Rudy Republican Not Voting
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Yea
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Tony Hampton Republican Not Voting
Vanessa Grossl Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Not Voting

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PASS SB 170 w/ SCS 1, SFA 3, SFA 2

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 32001
Total 37001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Yea
Gary Clemons Democrat Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Yea
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Craig Richardson Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matt Nunn Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Not Voting
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Scott Madon Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 170 do?
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 610 to establish a pilot program to be known as the Supporting Opportunities for Accountability and Restoration Program for children who are truant; require the pilot program to be established in no less than 10 public school districts; establish the responsive interventions to support and empower teams; establish criteria for participation and procedure for the program; create a new section of KRS Chapter 159 to establish the duties of the director of pupil personnel in school districts that are participating in the pilot program; amend KRS 159.140 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to require schools to collect certain data relating to habitual truancy and require the Kentucky Department of Education to annually report data relating to habitual truancy to the Legislative Research Commission for referral to the Interim Joint Committee on Education and the Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary; amend KRS 610.030 to require the use of an evidence-based family screening tool to identify family strengths, needs, and risks; create family diversion plans and require a child's parent to participate; amend KRS 605.030 to require a court-designated worker to coordinate the pilot program in the school districts that participate; amend KRS 17.125 to allow responsive interventions to support and empower teams to access information on juveniles involved with the juvenile justice system; amend KRS 600.020 to amend the definition of "habitual truant" and define "Supporting Opportunities for Accountability and Restoration Program" or "SOAR Program" and "Responsive Interventions to Support and Empower Teams" or "RISE teams"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 630 to provide that a child who is alleged to be a status offender, adjudicated a status offender, or is a status offender alleged or found to have violated a valid court order shall not be detained in a secure detention facility until the child is at least 16 years old; amend various sections to conform; repeal KRS 630.100.
Who sponsors SB 170?
SB 170 is sponsored by Matt Nunn (Republican), Danny Carroll (Republican), and Brandon J. Storm (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 170?
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