Kentucky 2021 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SB 168 — AN ACT relating to reorganization.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA AN ACT relating to reorganization.
CHAPTER 26 1 CHAPTER 26 ( SB 168 ) AN ACT relating to reorganization.
It is not intended that this enumeration of administrative bodies be all-inclusive.
It is not intended that this enumeration of administrative bodies be all- inclusive.
Page 1 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA (a) Commissioner of Agriculture.
(a) Commissioner of Agriculture.
(j) Kentucky State Corrections Commission.
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Page 2 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA (c) Office of Communication.
(c) Office of Communication.
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(b) Department of Workplace Standards.
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Page 8 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA (d) Department of Rural and Municipal Aid.
(d) Department of Rural and Municipal Aid.
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Page 10 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA (b) Office of the Inspector General.
(b) Office of the Inspector General.
(g) Office of Policy and Audit.
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Page 13 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA (p) Kentucky Historical Society.
(p) Kentucky Historical Society.
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Page 14 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA (6) Department of Veterans' Affairs.
(6) Department of Veterans' Affairs.
(e) Cabinet secretaries, commissioners, office heads, and the administrative heads of all boards and commissions, including the executive director of Kentucky Educational Television[ and the executive director and deputy executive director of the Education Professional Standards Board];
CHAPTER 26 11 (e) Cabinet secretaries, commissioners, office heads, and the administrative heads of all boards and commissions, including the executive director of Kentucky Educational Television[ and the executive director and deputy executive director of the Education Professional Standards Board];
(g) One (1) principal assistant or deputy for each person exempted under Page 15 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA subsection (1)(e) of this section;
(g) One (1) principal assistant or deputy for each person exempted under subsection (1)(e) of this section;
(m) Officers and members of the staffs of state universities and colleges and Page 16 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA student employees of such institutions;
(m) Officers and members of the staffs of state universities and colleges and student employees of such institutions;
(s) University or college engineering students or other students employed part- time or part-year by the state through special personnel recruitment programs;
(s) University or college engineering students or other students employed part-time or part-year by the state through special personnel recruitment programs;
(w) Chief district engineers and the state highway engineer;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (w) Chief district engineers and the state highway engineer;
Page 17 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA (y) Employees of the Kentucky Peace Corps;
(y) Employees of the Kentucky Peace Corps;
Employees that are transferred, effective July 1, 1998, to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System under KRS Chapter 164 Page 18 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA shall have the same benefits and rights as they had under KRS Chapter 18A and have under KRS 164.5805;
Employees that are transferred, effective July 1, 1998, to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System under KRS Chapter 164 shall have the same benefits and rights as they had under KRS Chapter 18A and have under KRS 164.5805;
Page 19 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA (9) On May 1, 2017, all contract employees of Eastern Kentucky University who are engaged in providing instructional and support services to the Department of Criminal Justice Training shall be transferred to the personnel system under KRS Chapter 18A.
(9) On May 1, 2017, all contract employees of Eastern Kentucky University who are engaged in providing instructional and support services to the Department of Criminal Justice Training shall be transferred to the personnel system under KRS Chapter 18A.
The personnel officers who administer the personnel systems for Eastern Kentucky University and under KRS Chapter 18A shall exercise the necessary administrative procedures to effect the change in personnel authority.
The personnel officers who administer the personnel systems for Eastern Kentucky University and under KRS Chapter 18A shall CHAPTER 26 13 exercise the necessary administrative procedures to effect the change in personnel authority.
and the Page 20 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA protection and advocacy system established under Public Law 101-496.
and the protection and advocacy system established under Public Law 101-496.
Of these members, five (5) members shall be persons with developmental disabilities, and five (5) members shall be parents or guardians of children with developmental disabilities or immediate relatives or guardians of adults with mentally impairing developmental disabilities who cannot advocate for Page 21 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA themselves.
Of these members, five (5) members shall be persons with developmental disabilities, and five (5) members shall be parents or guardians of children with developmental disabilities or immediate relatives or guardians of adults with mentally impairing developmental disabilities who cannot advocate for themselves.
If the executive director position becomes vacant, the council shall be responsible for the recruitment and hiring of a new executive director.
If the executive Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY director position becomes vacant, the council shall be responsible for the recruitment and hiring of a new executive director.
Page 22 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA (c) To the maximum extent feasible, review and comment on all state plans that relate to persons with developmental disabilities;
(c) To the maximum extent feasible, review and comment on all state plans that relate to persons with developmental disabilities;
Page 23 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA (c) "Comparable version" denotes that all elements of the print version are present in the electronic version, including graphics with ALT tags though not necessarily in the same order or format;
(c) "Comparable version" denotes that all elements of the print version are present in the electronic version, including graphics with ALT tags though not necessarily in the same order or format;
(2) The purpose of this section shall be to assure, to the extent feasible, that all students with disabilities in the public schools kindergarten through grade twelve (12) who require reading accommodations in accordance with an individualized education program or Section 504 Plan, including but not limited to students who are blind, visually impaired, or who have a specific learning disability as defined in KRS 157.200 or other disability affecting reading, shall have access to textbooks and instructional materials as defined by administrative regulations of the Kentucky Board of Education in alternative formats that are appropriate to their disability and educational needs.
(2) The purpose of this section shall be to ensure, to the extent feasible, that all students with disabilities in the public schools kindergarten through grade twelve (12) who require reading accommodations in accordance with an individualized education program or Section 504 Plan, including but not limited to students who are blind, visually impaired, or who have a specific learning disability as defined in KRS 157.200 or other disability affecting reading, shall have access to textbooks and instructional materials as defined by administrative regulations of the Kentucky Board of Education in alternative formats that are appropriate to their disability and educational needs.
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(3) Notwithstanding any other statute to the contrary, the Department of Education shall give preferential procurement status to textbook and instructional materials from publishers who make their materials available in alternative formats for use by students with disabilities, or who can verify that an accessible format textbook or instructional material is currently available from or is in the process of being created by the American Printing House for the Blind, Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, or another authorized entity, as defined under 17 U.S.C.
(3) Notwithstanding any other statute to the contrary, the Department of Education shall give preferential procurement status to textbook and instructional materials from publishers who make their materials available in alternative formats for use by students with disabilities, or who can verify that an accessible format textbook or instructional material is currently available from or is in the process of being created by the American Printing House for the Blind, Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, or another authorized entity, as defined CHAPTER 26 15 under 17 U.S.C.
The Department of Education may assign additional procurement Page 24 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA preferences designed to ensure that students with disabilities have access to appropriate alternative formats to meet their needs.
The Department of Education may assign additional procurement preferences designed to ensure that students with disabilities have access to appropriate alternative formats to meet their needs.
These files shall be provided to the Department of Education[Division of Exceptional Children Services] and shall be provided at the same time and in composition and form comparable with the printed version and include corrections and revisions as may be necessary to assure clarity in presentation and use.
These files shall be provided to the Department of Education[Division of Exceptional Children Services] and shall be provided at the same time and in composition and form comparable with the printed version and include corrections and revisions as may be necessary to ensure clarity in presentation and use.
(5) The Department of Education shall require publishers to make digital files, together with two (2) copies of the print version, available at no charge upon request to the American Printing House for the Blind for production of accessible Braille and Page 25 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA other materials and to Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic or another authorized entity, as defined under 17 U.S.C.
(5) The Department of Education shall require publishers to make digital files, together with two (2) copies of the print version, available at no charge upon request to the American Printing House for the Blind for production of accessible Braille and other materials and to Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic or another authorized entity, as defined under 17 U.S.C.
(2) (a) Both the employee's and employer's contributions to the Kentucky Teachers' Page 26 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA Retirement System or the Kentucky Employees Retirement System shall be based upon the gross amount due the employee, before set-off or deduction, except for set-off caused by earnings on which employee and employer contributions to the Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System or the Kentucky Employees Retirement System have been paid.
(2) (a) Both the employee's and employer's contributions to the Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System or the Kentucky Employees Retirement System shall be based upon the gross amount due the employee, before set-off or deduction, except for set-off caused by earnings on which employee and employer contributions to the Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System or the Kentucky Employees Retirement System have been paid.
Section 6.
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Each district's base funding level shall Page 27 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA be adjusted by the following factors:
Each district's base funding level shall be adjusted by the following factors:
Districts which contract to furnish transportation to students attending nonpublic schools may adopt any payment formula which assures that no public school funds are used for the transportation of nonpublic students.
Districts which contract to furnish transportation to students attending nonpublic schools may adopt any payment formula which ensures that no public school funds are used for the transportation of nonpublic students.
Page 28 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA (5) (a) Except for those schools which have implemented school-based decision making, the commissioner of education shall enforce maximum class sizes for every academic course requirement in all grades except in vocal and instrumental music, and physical education classes.
(5) (a) Except for those schools which have implemented school-based decision making, the commissioner of education shall enforce maximum class sizes for every academic course requirement in all grades except in vocal and instrumental music, and physical education classes.
A request for an exemption shall include specific reasons for the increased class size with a plan for reducing the class size prior to the beginning of the next school year.
A request for an exemption shall include specific reasons for the increased class size with a plan for reducing the class CHAPTER 26 17 size prior to the beginning of the next school year.
A local school council Page 29 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA may request a waiver pursuant to KRS 156.160(2).
A local school council may request a waiver pursuant to KRS 156.160(2).
(9) Program funding shall be increased when the average daily attendance in any Page 30 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA district for the first two (2) months of the current school year is greater than the average daily attendance of the district for the first two (2) months of the previous school year.
(9) Program funding shall be increased when the average daily attendance in any district for the first two (2) months of the current school year is greater than the average daily attendance of the district for the first two (2) months of the previous school year.
The average daily attendance in kindergarten is the kindergarten full- time equivalent pupils in average daily attendance.
The average daily attendance in kindergarten is the kindergarten full-time equivalent pupils in average daily attendance.
or any program of vocational Page 31 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA agriculture established by the[ Division of Career and Technical Education in the] Department of Education.
or any program of vocational agriculture established by the[ Division of Career and Technical Education in the] Department of Education.
The summer plan shall include a list of tasks to be performed, purposes for each task, and time to be spent on each task.
The summer plan shall include a list of tasks to be performed, Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY purposes for each task, and time to be spent on each task.
and (b) Pursuant to administrative regulations of the Kentucky Board of Education, local school districts shall be reimbursed for home and hospital instruction for pupils unable to attend regular school sessions because of short term health Page 32 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA impairments.
and (b) Pursuant to administrative regulations of the Kentucky Board of Education, local school districts shall be reimbursed for home and hospital instruction for pupils unable to attend regular school sessions because of short-term health impairments.
(17) To calculate the state portion of the program to support education excellence in Kentucky for a school district, the Department of Education shall subtract the local effort required under KRS 157.390(5) from the calculated base funding under the Page 33 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA program to support education excellence in Kentucky, as required by this section.
(17) To calculate the state portion of the program to support education excellence in Kentucky for a school district, the Department of Education shall subtract the local effort required under KRS 157.390(5) from the calculated base funding under the program to support education excellence in Kentucky, as required by this section.
and (f) ]Performing all other duties and responsibilities assigned by state law.
and CHAPTER 26 19 (f) ]Performing all other duties and responsibilities assigned by state law.
The executive director shall possess broad-based experience in education and teacher development, and have demonstrated leadership skills in addition to other qualifications to be established by the board as Page 34 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA authorized in KRS 161.028.
The executive director shall possess broad-based experience in education and teacher development, and have demonstrated leadership skills in addition to other qualifications to be established by the board as authorized in KRS 161.028.
Research-based classroom practices, including effective classroom Page 35 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA management techniques;
Research-based classroom practices, including effective classroom management techniques;
The guidelines shall include investigation, inquiry, and hearing procedures which ensure the process does not revictimize the alleged victim or cause harm if an employee is falsely accused;
The guidelines shall include Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY investigation, inquiry, and hearing procedures which ensure the process does not revictimize the alleged victim or cause harm if an employee is falsely accused;
Page 36 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA (h) Receive, along with investigators hired by the Education Professional Standards Board, training on the dynamics of sexual misconduct of professionals, including the nature of this abuse of authority, characteristics of the offender, the impact on the victim, the possibility and the impact of false accusations, investigative procedures in sex offense cases, and effective intervention with victims and offenders;
(h) Receive, along with investigators hired by the Education Professional Standards Board, training on the dynamics of sexual misconduct of professionals, including the nature of this abuse of authority, characteristics of the offender, the impact on the victim, the possibility and the impact of false accusations, investigative procedures in sex offense cases, and effective intervention with victims and offenders;
The proceeds shall be used to meet a portion of the costs of the issuance, reissuance, and Page 37 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA renewal of certificates, and the costs associated with disciplinary action against a certificate holder under KRS 161.120;
The proceeds shall be used to meet a portion of the costs of the issuance, reissuance, and renewal of certificates, and the costs associated with disciplinary action against a certificate holder under KRS 161.120;
The temporary certificate shall be valid for a maximum of two (2) years, and shall be contingent upon the candidate's continued enrollment in the preparation program and compliance Page 38 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA with all requirements established by the board.
The temporary certificate shall be valid for a maximum of two (2) years, and shall be contingent upon the candidate's continued enrollment in the preparation program and compliance with all requirements established by the board.
(r)[(v)] Enter into contracts.
CHAPTER 26 21 (r)[(v)] Enter into contracts.
(b) The members appointed by the Governor[ after June 21, 2001,] shall be Page 39 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA confirmed by the Senate[ and the House of Representatives] under KRS 11.160.
(b) The members appointed by the Governor[ after June 21, 2001,] shall be confirmed by the Senate[ and the House of Representatives] under KRS 11.160.
to appoint consultants Page 40 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA as needed;
to appoint consultants as needed;
The examination shall be prepared and administered and the papers graded in the state offices of the Education Professional Standards Board under the direction of the commissioner of education[executive director], in accordance with administrative regulations approved by the Education Professional Standards Board.
The examination shall be prepared and administered and the papers graded in the state offices of the Education Professional Standards Board Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY under the direction of the commissioner of education[executive director], in accordance with administrative regulations approved by the Education Professional Standards Board.
Page 41 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA (1) "Retirement system" means the arrangement provided for in KRS 161.220 to 161.716 and 161.990 for payment of allowances to members;
(1) "Retirement system" means the arrangement provided for in KRS 161.220 to 161.716 and 161.990 for payment of allowances to members;
(f) All full-time members of the staffs of the Kentucky Association of School Page 42 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA Administrators, Kentucky Education Association, Kentucky Vocational Association, Kentucky High School Athletic Association, Kentucky Academic Association, and the Kentucky School Boards Association who were members of the Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System or were qualified for a position covered by the system at the time of employment by the association in the event that the board of directors of the respective association petitions to be included.
(f) All full-time members of the staffs of the Kentucky Association of School Administrators, Kentucky Education Association, Kentucky Vocational Association, Kentucky High School Athletic Association, Kentucky Academic Association, and the Kentucky School Boards Association who were members of the Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System or were qualified for a position covered by the system at the time of employment by the association in the event that the board of directors of the respective association petitions to be included.
(i) The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation;
CHAPTER 26 23 (i) The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation;
(l) Any person who is retired for service from the retirement system and is reemployed by an employer identified in this subsection in a position that the board of trustees deems to be a member, except that any person who retires on or after January 1, 2019, shall upon reemployment after retirement not earn a Page 43 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA second retirement account;
(l) Any person who is retired for service from the retirement system and is reemployed by an employer identified in this subsection in a position that the board of trustees deems to be a member, except that any person who retires on or after January 1, 2019, shall upon reemployment after retirement not earn a second retirement account;
(o) Employees of the Office of General Counsel, the Office of Budget and Administrative Services, and the Office of Quality and Human Resources within the Office of the Secretary of the former Cabinet for Workforce Development and the commissioners of the former Department for Adult Page 44 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA Education and Literacy and the former Department for Technical Education who were contributing to the Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System as of July 15, 2000;
(o) Employees of the Office of General Counsel, the Office of Budget and Administrative Services, and the Office of Quality and Human Resources within the Office of the Secretary of the former Cabinet for Workforce Development and the commissioners of the former Department for Adult Education and Literacy and the former Department for Technical Education who were contributing to the Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System as of July 15, 2000;
Page 45 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA (7) "Prior service" means the number of years during which the member was a teacher in Kentucky prior to July 1, 1941, except that not more than thirty (30) years' prior service shall be allowed or credited to any teacher;
(7) "Prior service" means the number of years during which the member was a teacher in Kentucky prior to July 1, 1941, except that not more than thirty (30) years' prior service shall be allowed or credited to any teacher;
(9) "Final average salary" means the average of the five (5) highest annual salaries which the member has received for service in a covered position and on which the member has made contributions, or on which the public board, institution, or agency has picked-up member contributions pursuant to KRS 161.540(2), or the average of the five (5) years of highest salaries as defined in KRS 61.680(2)(a), which shall include picked-up member contributions.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (9) "Final average salary" means the average of the five (5) highest annual salaries which the member has received for service in a covered position and on which the member has made contributions, or on which the public board, institution, or agency has picked-up member contributions pursuant to KRS 161.540(2), or the average of the five (5) years of highest salaries as defined in KRS 61.680(2)(a), which shall include picked-up member contributions.
Page 46 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA This limitation shall not apply if the member receives an increase in salary in a percentage exceeding that received by the other members, and this increase was accompanied by a corresponding change in position or in length of employment.
This limitation shall not apply if the member receives an increase in salary in a percentage exceeding that received by the other members, and this increase was accompanied by a corresponding change in position or in length of employment.
The board of trustees shall determine if any benefit or salary adjustment qualifies as annual Page 47 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA compensation.
The board of trustees shall determine if any benefit or salary adjustment qualifies as annual compensation.
(14) "Accumulated contributions" means the contributions of a member to the teachers' savings fund, including picked-up member contributions as described in KRS 161.540(2), plus accrued regular interest;
CHAPTER 26 25 (14) "Accumulated contributions" means the contributions of a member to the teachers' savings fund, including picked-up member contributions as described in KRS 161.540(2), plus accrued regular interest;
(15) "Annuitant" means a person who receives a retirement allowance or a disability Page 48 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA allowance;
(15) "Annuitant" means a person who receives a retirement allowance or a disability allowance;
(23) "Last annual compensation" means the annual compensation, as defined by Page 49 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA subsection (10) of this section and as limited by subsection (9) of this section, earned by the member during the most recent period of contributing service, either consecutive or nonconsecutive, that is sufficient to provide the member with one (1) full year of service credit in the Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System, and which compensation is used in calculating the member's initial retirement allowance, excluding bonuses, retirement incentives, payments for accumulated sick leave authorized by KRS 161.155, annual, personal, and compensatory leave, and any other lump-sum payment.
(23) "Last annual compensation" means the annual compensation, as defined by subsection (10) of this section and as limited by subsection (9) of this section, earned by the member during the most recent period of contributing service, either consecutive or nonconsecutive, that is sufficient to provide the member with one (1) full year of service credit in the Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System, and which compensation is used in calculating the member's initial retirement allowance, excluding bonuses, retirement incentives, payments for accumulated sick leave authorized by KRS 161.155, annual, personal, and compensatory leave, and any other lump-sum payment.
(29) "Accumulated employer credit" means the employer pay credit deposited to the Page 50 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA member's account and regular interest credited on such amounts as provided by KRS 161.235;
(29) "Accumulated employer credit" means the employer pay credit deposited to the member's account and regular interest credited on such amounts as provided by KRS 161.235;
(a) For members who began participating in the system prior to January 1, 2019, the member's accumulated contributions;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (a) For members who began participating in the system prior to January 1, 2019, the member's accumulated contributions;
and (2) Executive Order 2020-1033, dated December 11, 2020, relating to the Page 51 of 52 SB016810.100 - 1559 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 168/GA reorganization of the Education Professional Standards Board, to the extent not otherwise confirmed or superseded by this Act, except the members of the Education Professional Standards Board appointed by Executive Order 2020-1033 are not confirmed by the passage of this Act.
and (2) Executive Order 2020-1033, dated December 11, 2020, relating to the reorganization of the Education Professional Standards Board, to the extent not otherwise confirmed or superseded by this Act, except the members of the Education Professional Standards Board appointed by Executive Order 2020-1033 are not confirmed by the passage of this Act.
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Signed by Governor March 15, 2021.
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  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 26)

  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 93-0

  7. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021

  8. 2nd reading, to Rules

  9. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  10. posted in committee

  11. to Education (H)

  12. to Committee on Committees (H)

  13. received in House

  14. 3rd reading, passed 36-1

  15. posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 24, 2021

  16. 2nd reading, to Rules

  17. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar

  18. to Education (S)

  19. to Committee on Committees (S)

  20. introduced in Senate

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Passed 93 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 50002
Unaffiliated 37003
Democrat 6002
Total 93007
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
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Jenkins — Yea
Santoro — Yea
Bentley — Yea
Fischer — Yea
Scott — Yea
Minter — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Smith — Yea
Flood — Yea
Koenig — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Goforth — Yea
Pratt — Yea
Thomas — Yea
Burch — Yea
Prunty — Yea
Timoney — Yea
Cantrell — Yea
Massey — Yea
Raymond — Yea
Hatton — Yea
Webber — Yea
Dixon — Yea
Heath — Yea
McCoy — Yea
Westrom — Yea
Donohue — Yea
Wheatley — Yea
Rowland — Yea
Meeks — Yea
DuPlessis — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Carney — Not Voting
Graham — Not Voting
Bechler — Not Voting
Huff R — Yea
Kirk McCormick — Yea
Miller C — Yea
Miller J — Yea
Stevenson C — Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Not Voting
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Not Voting
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Not Voting
Bobby McCool Republican Yea
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 Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Yea
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Not Voting
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Yea
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Yea
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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PASS SB 168

Passed 36 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 17101
Republican 17000
Democrat 2000
Total 36101
% of votes cast 95%3%0%3%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Alvarado — Yea
Thomas — Yea
Hornback — Yea
Parrett — Yea
Turner — Yea
Buford — Yea
Kerr — Yea
Schroder — Yea
Smith — Yea
Westerfield — Yea
Castlen — Yea
McGarvey — Yea
Southworth — Yea
Embry — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Yates — Yea
Schickel — Nay
Harper Angel — Not Voting
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Mike Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea

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