Kentucky 2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted 7 R cosponsors

SB 2 — AN ACT relating to student safety.

Last action — became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 165)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 22, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on April 10, 2024.

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Summary

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define terms; establish a framework for employment of Kentucky guardians in schools; specify qualifications of a guardian; specify that a local board of education may not be held liable for a guardian acting within his or her scope of duty; specify that guardians shall have the immunities of police officers; amend KRS 158.442 to require the Center for School Safety to implement a system to certify guardians to school districts and administer and oversee the school mapping program; amend KRS 158.441 to specify required certifications in the definition of "school resource officer"; amend 158.4414 to allow school districts to hire a guardian until a certified school resource officer is available as required; allow a district with a school resource officer to hire guardians to provide additional school safety and security measures; amend KRS 158.4416 to define terms; make conforming changes; require the trauma-informed team to compile their activities to be used in the creation of the comprehensive school improvement plan and submit the information to the Department of Education (KDE); require KDE to annually summarize and submit the information to the state board and the Legislative Research Commission; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require the department to gather and compile data, coordinate training, and monitor the numbers and types of mental health professionals in schools; amend KRS 158.443 to conform; amend KRS 158.4451 to require the Office of Homeland Security to maintain and update the anonymous reporting tool; specify that each school district shall make available an anonymous reporting tool; provide for an alternative anonymous reporting tool; amend KRS 156.095 to require schools to provide suicide prevention awareness twice a year and an opportunity for any student who missed the suicide prevention awareness lesson to receive the lesson at a later time; make conforming changes; amend KRS 158.162 to allow secondary locking mechanisms in schools; require school councils or principals to include school mapping data, if available, in their emergency plans; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to create the School Mapping Data Program administered by the Center for School Safety; outline requirements of school mapping data; amend KRS 158.4412 to require the local school district's safety coordinator to maintain a current copy of school mapping data; amend KRS 61.637 to 78.5540 to conform.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN AN ACT relating to student safety.
CHAPTER 165 1 CHAPTER 165 ( SB 2 ) AN ACT relating to student safety.
(d) Has completed and passed background checks as required pursuant to KRS 160.380(6)(a), and has not been convicted of any felony, any misdemeanor under KRS 510.120, 510.130, 510.140, or 510.148, or a criminal attempt, conspiracy, facilitation, or solicitation to commit any degree of rape, sodomy, sexual abuse, or sexual misconduct under KRS Chapter 510, or Page 1 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN have had any offense listed in this paragraph expunged;
(d) Has completed and passed background checks as required pursuant to KRS 160.380(6)(a), and has not been convicted of any felony, any misdemeanor under KRS 510.120, 510.130, 510.140, or 510.148, or a criminal attempt, conspiracy, facilitation, or solicitation to commit any degree of rape, sodomy, sexual abuse, or sexual misconduct under KRS Chapter 510, or have had any offense listed in this paragraph expunged;
(j) Has been honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States within the five (5) years immediately preceding an initial contract to be a guardian as evidenced by a Department of Defense form DD 214, or is a retired Kentucky state trooper, retired special or sworn law enforcement Page 2 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN officer, or former federal law enforcement officer.
(j) Has been honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States within the five (5) years immediately preceding an initial contract to be a guardian as evidenced by a Department of Defense form DD 214, or is a retired Kentucky state trooper, retired special or sworn law enforcement officer, or former federal law enforcement officer.
Each agency that employed a retired Kentucky state trooper, retired special law enforcement officer, or sworn law enforcement officer shall provide to the retired individual proof of prior employment in a prompt and efficient manner, without charge to the individual;
Each agency that employed a retired Kentucky state trooper, retired special law enforcement officer, or sworn law enforcement officer shall provide to the Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY retired individual proof of prior employment in a prompt and efficient manner, without charge to the individual;
(a) The job description of the guardian, including but not limited to the scope Page 3 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN of duties, responsibilities, and direct supervisor of the guardian;
(a) The job description of the guardian, including but not limited to the scope of duties, responsibilities, and direct supervisor of the guardian;
(b) Provide program development and implementation expertise and technical Page 4 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN support to schools, law enforcement agencies, and communities, which may include coordinating training for administrators, teachers, students, parents, and other community representatives;
(b) Provide program development and implementation expertise and technical support to schools, law enforcement agencies, and communities, which may include coordinating training for administrators, teachers, students, parents, and other community representatives;
(f) Promote the formation of interagency efforts to address discipline and safety issues within communities throughout the state in collaboration with other postsecondary education institutions and with local juvenile delinquency prevention councils;
CHAPTER 165 3 (f) Promote the formation of interagency efforts to address discipline and safety issues within communities throughout the state in collaboration with other postsecondary education institutions and with local juvenile delinquency prevention councils;
Page 5 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN 1.
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Individuals employed as guardians meet the requirements of subsections (4) and (5) of Section 1 of this Act, as necessary;
Individuals employed as guardians meet the requirements of subsections (4) and (5) of Section of this Act, as necessary;
Page 6 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN (d) The commissioner or a designee of the Department of Kentucky State Police;
(d) The commissioner or a designee of the Department of Kentucky State Police;
(h) A representative which shall be appointed by the Governor from one (1) list of three (3) names submitted by the Kentucky School Boards Association;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (h) A representative which shall be appointed by the Governor from one (1) list of three (3) names submitted by the Kentucky School Boards Association;
Page 7 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN (4) Notwithstanding KRS 12.028, the Center for School Safety and its board of directors shall not be subject to reorganization by the Governor.
(4) Notwithstanding KRS 12.028, the Center for School Safety and its board of directors shall not be subject to reorganization by the Governor.
Page 8 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN (a) 1.
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(6) "School safety" means a program of prevention that protects students and staff from substance abuse, violence, bullying, theft, the sale or use of illegal substances, exposure to weapons and threats on school grounds, and injury from severe weather, fire, and natural disasters;
CHAPTER 165 5 (6) "School safety" means a program of prevention that protects students and staff from substance abuse, violence, bullying, theft, the sale or use of illegal substances, exposure to weapons and threats on school grounds, and injury from severe weather, fire, and natural disasters;
(1) Local boards of education, school district superintendents, administrators of state- controlled facilities, and local and state law enforcement agencies shall cooperate to assign[, by August 1, 2022,] one (1) or more certified school resource officers to serve each campus where one (1) or more school buildings are used to deliver instruction to students on a continuous basis.
(1) Local boards of education, school district superintendents, administrators of state-controlled facilities, and local and state law enforcement agencies shall cooperate to assign[, by August 1, 2022,] one (1) or more certified school resource officers to serve each campus where one (1) or more school buildings are used to deliver instruction to students on a continuous basis.
If sufficient funds and qualified personnel are not available for this purpose for every campus, the local board of Page 9 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN education shall fulfill the requirements of this subsection on a per campus basis, as approved in writing by the state school security marshal, until a certified school resource officer is assigned to and working on-site full-time on each campus in the district.
If sufficient funds and qualified personnel are not available for this purpose for every campus, the local board of education shall fulfill the requirements of this subsection on a per campus basis, as approved in writing by the state school security marshal, until a certified school resource officer is assigned to and working on-site full-time on each campus in the district.
(6)[(4)] Local boards of education utilizing a school resource officer employed directly by the local board of education shall adopt policies and procedures that specifically state the purpose of the school resource officer program and clearly Page 10 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN define the roles and expectations of school resource officers and other school employees.
(6)[(4)] Local boards of education utilizing a school resource officer employed directly by the local board of education shall adopt policies and procedures that specifically state the purpose of the school resource officer program and clearly define the roles and expectations of school resource officers and other school employees.
(e) School resource officers as teachers and mentors;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (e) School resource officers as teachers and mentors;
and Page 11 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN (j) De-escalation strategies.
and (j) De-escalation strategies.
Page 12 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN (16)[(14)] Nothing in this section shall be interpreted or construed to require a local government or any of its agencies or offices to fund the school resource officer positions required of local boards of education under this section.
(16)[(14)] Nothing in this section shall be interpreted or construed to require a local government or any of its agencies or offices to fund the school resource officer positions required of local boards of education under this section.
Page 13 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN (f) "School-based mental health services provider" means a [licensed or ]certified school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, or other qualified mental health professional as defined in KRS 202A.011;[ and] (g)[(c)] "Trauma" means physical, emotional, or life-threatening harm;
CHAPTER 165 7 (f) "School-based mental health services provider" means a [licensed or ]certified school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, or other qualified mental health professional as defined in KRS 202A.011;[ and] (g)[(c)] "Trauma" means physical, emotional, or life-threatening harm;
Each school district and each public charter school shall employ at least one (1) school counselor in each school with the goal of the school counselor spending at least sixty percent (60%) or more of his or her time providing direct services[counseling and related services directly] to students and no more than forty percent (40%) of his or her time Page 14 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN providing indirect services to students;
Each school district and each public charter school shall employ at least one (1) school counselor in each school with the goal of the school counselor spending at least sixty percent (60%) or more of his or her time providing direct services[counseling and related services directly] to students and no more than forty percent (40%) of his or her time providing indirect services to students;
Page 15 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN (d)[(c)] Each school counselor or school-based mental health services provider providing services pursuant to this section, and the trauma-informed team members described in paragraph (b) of this subsection, shall provide training, guidance, and assistance to other administrators, teachers, and staff on:
(d)[(c)] Each school counselor or school-based mental health services provider providing services pursuant to this section, and the trauma-informed team members described in paragraph (b) of this subsection, shall provide training, guidance, and assistance to other administrators, teachers, and staff on:
and 3.
and Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 3.
School districts may employ or contract for the services of school- based mental health services providers to assist with the development and implementation of a trauma-informed approach and the development of a trauma-informed team pursuant to this subsection and to enhance or expand student mental health support services as funds and qualified personnel become available.
School districts may employ or contract for the services of school-based mental health services providers to assist with the development and implementation of a trauma-informed approach and the development of a trauma-informed team pursuant to this subsection and to enhance or expand student mental health support services as funds and qualified personnel become available.
Page 16 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN (g)[(f)] The department shall annually compile and maintain a list of school- based mental health service providers by district which shall include the information required in paragraph (f)[(e)] of this subsection.
(g)[(f)] The department shall annually compile and maintain a list of school-based mental health service providers by district which shall include the information required in paragraph (f)[(e)] of this subsection.
(d) Collaborating with the Department of Kentucky State Police, the local sheriff, and the local chief of police to create procedures for notification of trauma- exposed students;
(d) Collaborating with the Department of Kentucky State Police, the local sheriff, and the local chief of police to create procedures for notification of trauma-exposed students;
(6) The trauma-informed approach plan developed in accordance with subsection (5) of this section shall be reviewed and updated annually, incorporated into the annual comprehensive district improvement plan required by 703 KAR 5:225, Page 17 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN and submitted to the department.
(6) The trauma-informed approach plan developed in accordance with subsection (5) of this section shall be reviewed and updated annually, incorporated into the annual comprehensive district improvement plan required by 703 KAR 5:225, and submitted to the department.
(b) Compile information from the 2020-2021 school year and each year thereafter regarding Medicaid billing for school-based mental health services provided by school-based or contracted mental health services providers;
CHAPTER 165 9 (b) Compile information from the 2020-2021 school year and each year thereafter regarding Medicaid billing for school-based mental health services provided by school-based or contracted mental health services providers;
and (d) Coordinate technical assistance, professional development, and evidence- based training of school staff on childhood trauma-related experiences.
and (d) Coordinate technical assistance, professional development, and evidence-based training of school staff on childhood trauma-related experiences.
(3) The department shall collaborate with the Center for School Safety to develop model interagency agreements between local school districts and other local public agencies, including but not limited to health departments, departments of social services, mental health agencies, and courts, in order to provide Page 18 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN cooperative services and sharing of costs for services to students who are at risk of academic failure, at risk of mental health crises, at risk of participation in juvenile crime, or who have been expelled from the school district.
(3) The department shall collaborate with the Center for School Safety to develop model interagency agreements between local school districts and other local public agencies, including but not limited to health departments, departments of social services, mental health agencies, and courts, in order to provide cooperative services and sharing of costs for services to students who are at risk of academic failure, at risk of mental health crises, at risk of participation in juvenile crime, or who have been expelled from the school district.
The center shall operate within the fiscal policies of the administrator of the center and in compliance Page 19 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN with policies established by the board of directors per the request for proposal and contract;
The center shall operate within the fiscal policies of the administrator of the center and in compliance with policies established by the board of directors per the request for proposal and contract;
(a) Approve a school safety coordinator training program developed by the Center for School Safety in accordance with KRS 158.442;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (a) Approve a school safety coordinator training program developed by the Center for School Safety in accordance with KRS 158.442;
(10) The board shall collaborate with the department as directed in subsection (3) of Section 6 of this Act, to develop model interagency agreements between local Page 20 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN school districts and other local public agencies, including but not limited to[, among others], health departments, departments of social services, mental health agencies, and courts, in order to provide cooperative services and sharing of costs for services to students who are at risk of school failure, are at risk of participation in juvenile crime, or have been expelled from the school district.
(10) The board shall collaborate with the department as directed in subsection (3) of Section 6 of this Act, to develop model interagency agreements between local school districts and other local public agencies, including but not limited to[, among others], health departments, departments of social services, mental health agencies, and courts, in order to provide cooperative services and sharing of costs for services to students who are at risk of school failure, are at risk of participation in juvenile crime, or have been expelled from the school district.
(4) Law enforcement dispatch centers, school districts, schools, and other entities identified by the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security shall be made aware of the Page 21 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN reporting tool.
(4) Law enforcement dispatch centers, school districts, schools, and other entities identified by the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security shall be made aware of the reporting tool.
Section 9.
CHAPTER 165 11 Section 9.
(1) The Kentucky Department of Education shall establish, direct, and maintain a statewide program of professional development to improve instruction in the public Page 22 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN schools.
(1) The Kentucky Department of Education shall establish, direct, and maintain a statewide program of professional development to improve instruction in the public schools.
Programs may include classified staff and parents Page 23 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN when appropriate.
Programs may include classified staff and parents when appropriate.
Page 24 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN (k) Educational leadership;
(k) Educational leadership;
(4) The department shall assist school personnel in assessing the impact of professional development on their instructional practices and student learning.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (4) The department shall assist school personnel in assessing the impact of professional development on their instructional practices and student learning.
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A portion of the funds allocated to each school council under KRS 160.345 may be used to prepare or enhance the teachers' knowledge and Page 25 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN teaching practices related to the content and subject matter that are required for their specific classroom assignments.
A portion of the funds allocated to each school council under KRS 160.345 may be used to prepare or enhance the teachers' knowledge and teaching practices related to the content and subject matter that are required for their specific classroom assignments.
Each school year[Beginning with the 2018-2019 school year, and every year thereafter], a minimum of one (1) hour of high-quality evidence- based suicide prevention training, including risk factors, warning signs, protective factors, response procedures, referral, postvention, and the recognition of signs and symptoms of possible mental illness, shall be required for all school district employees with job duties requiring direct contact with students in grades four (4)[six (6)] through twelve (12).
Each school year[Beginning with the 2018-2019 school year, and every year thereafter], a minimum of one (1) hour of high-quality evidence-based suicide prevention training, including risk factors, warning signs, protective factors, response procedures, referral, postvention, and the recognition of signs and symptoms of possible mental illness, shall be required for all school district employees with job duties requiring direct contact with students in grades four (4)[six (6)] through twelve (12).
The training shall be provided either in person, by live streaming, or via a video recording and may be included in the four (4) days of Page 26 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN professional development under KRS 158.070.
The training shall be provided either in person, by live streaming, or via a video recording and may be included in the four (4) days of professional development under KRS 158.070.
The training shall be provided either in person, by live streaming, or via a video recording prepared by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training in collaboration with the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council, the Kentucky Department of Education, and the Center for School Safety and may be included in the four (4) days of professional development under KRS 158.070.
The training shall be provided either in person, by live streaming, or via a video recording prepared by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training in collaboration with the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council, the Kentucky CHAPTER 165 13 Department of Education, and the Center for School Safety and may be included in the four (4) days of professional development under KRS 158.070.
(c) The requirements of this subsection shall also apply to public charter schools Page 27 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN as a health and safety requirement under KRS 160.1592(1).
(c) The requirements of this subsection shall also apply to public charter schools as a health and safety requirement under KRS 160.1592(1).
(f)[(g)] Every public school shall prominently display the statewide child abuse hotline number administered by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Page 28 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN and the National Human Trafficking Reporting Hotline number administered by the United States Department for Health and Human Services.
(f)[(g)] Every public school shall prominently display the statewide child abuse hotline number administered by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, and the National Human Trafficking Reporting Hotline number administered by the United States Department for Health and Human Services.
(b) Plan specific instructional strategies to teach at-risk students;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (b) Plan specific instructional strategies to teach at-risk students;
(c) Improve the academic achievement of students at risk of school failure by Page 29 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN providing individualized and extra instructional support to increase expectations for targeted students;
(c) Improve the academic achievement of students at risk of school failure by providing individualized and extra instructional support to increase expectations for targeted students;
and Page 30 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN 3.
and 3.
(b) Identify the best available severe weather safe zones, in consultation with local and state safety officials and informed by guiding principles set forth by the National Weather Service and the Federal Emergency Management Page 31 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN Agency, and post the location of safe zones in each room of the school;
(b) Identify the best available severe weather safe zones, in consultation with local and state safety officials and informed by guiding principles set forth by the National Weather Service and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and post the location of safe zones in each room of the school;
(d) Develop and adhere to practices to control the access to each school building.
CHAPTER 165 15 (d) Develop and adhere to practices to control the access to each school building.
and 9.[8.]Providing a visitor's badge to be visibly displayed on a visitor's outer garment;
and 9.[8.] Providing a visitor's badge to be visibly displayed on a visitor's outer garment;
(e) Maintain a portable automated external defibrillator in a public, readily accessible, well-marked location in every middle and high school building and, as funds become available, at school-sanctioned middle and high school Page 32 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN athletic practices and competitions and:
(e) Maintain a portable automated external defibrillator in a public, readily accessible, well-marked location in every middle and high school building and, as funds become available, at school-sanctioned middle and high school athletic practices and competitions and:
(5) (a) Each local board of education shall require the principal in each public school building in its jurisdiction to conduct, at a minimum, emergency response Page 33 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN drills to include:
(5) (a) Each local board of education shall require the principal in each public school building in its jurisdiction to conduct, at a minimum, emergency response drills to include:
and 2.
and Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2.
(1) As used in this section, "school mapping data" means mapping information provided in an electronic or a digital format to assist first responders in Page 34 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN responding to emergencies at schools.
(1) As used in this section, "school mapping data" means mapping information provided in an electronic or a digital format to assist first responders in responding to emergencies at schools.
(a) Be compatible with software platforms used by local, county, state, and Page 35 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN federal public safety agencies that provide emergency services to the specific school for which the data is provided without requiring such agencies to purchase additional software or requiring a fee to view or access the data;
(a) Be compatible with software platforms used by local, county, state, and federal public safety agencies that provide emergency services to the specific school for which the data is provided without requiring such agencies to purchase additional software or requiring a fee to view or access the data;
(g) Contain site-specific labeling that matches the structure of school buildings that includes:
CHAPTER 165 17 (g) Contain site-specific labeling that matches the structure of school buildings that includes:
(h) Contain site-specific labeling that matches the school grounds that Page 36 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN includes:
(h) Contain site-specific labeling that matches the school grounds that includes:
(b) Designate a school safety and security threat assessment team at each school of the district consisting of two (2) or more staff members in accordance with Page 37 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN policies and procedures adopted by the local board of education to identify and respond to students exhibiting behavior that indicates a potential threat to school safety or security.
(b) Designate a school safety and security threat assessment team at each school of the district consisting of two (2) or more staff members in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the local board of education to identify and respond to students exhibiting behavior that indicates a potential threat to school safety or security.
Members of a threat assessment team may include school administrators, school counselors, school resource officers, school- based mental health services providers, teachers, and other school personnel;
Members of a threat assessment team may include school administrators, school counselors, school resource officers, school-based mental health services providers, teachers, and other school personnel;
(f) Formulate recommended policies and procedures, which shall be excluded from the application of KRS 61.870 to 61.884, for an all-hazards approach including conducting emergency response drills for hostage, active shooter, and building lockdown situations in consultation and coordination with appropriate public safety agencies to include but not be limited to fire, police, and emergency medical services for review and adoption as part of the school emergency plan required by KRS 158.162.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (f) Formulate recommended policies and procedures, which shall be excluded from the application of KRS 61.870 to 61.884, for an all-hazards approach including conducting emergency response drills for hostage, active shooter, and building lockdown situations in consultation and coordination with appropriate public safety agencies to include but not be limited to fire, police, and emergency medical services for review and adoption as part of the school emergency plan required by KRS 158.162.
and (h)[(g)] Ensure each school campus is toured at least once per school year, in Page 38 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN consultation and coordination with appropriate public safety agencies, to review policies and procedures and provide recommendations related to school safety and security.
and (h)[(g)] Ensure each school campus is toured at least once per school year, in consultation and coordination with appropriate public safety agencies, to review policies and procedures and provide recommendations related to school safety and security.
Page 39 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN (3) In the month following the termination of reemployment, retirement allowance payments shall be reinstated under the plan under which the member was receiving payments prior to reemployment.
(3) In the month following the termination of reemployment, retirement allowance payments shall be reinstated under the plan under which the member was receiving payments prior to reemployment.
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CHAPTER 165 19 3.
If the retired member initially retired prior to his or her normal retirement date, his or her retirement allowance shall be recomputed Page 40 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN using the formula in KRS 61.595(2), except that the member's age used in computing benefits shall be his or her age at the time of his or her initial retirement increased by the number of months of service credit earned for service performed during reemployment;
If the retired member initially retired prior to his or her normal retirement date, his or her retirement allowance shall be recomputed using the formula in KRS 61.595(2), except that the member's age used in computing benefits shall be his or her age at the time of his or her initial retirement increased by the number of months of service credit earned for service performed during reemployment;
(b) A retired member who has been ordered reinstated by the Personnel Board Page 41 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN under authority of KRS 18A.095 or by court order or by order of the Human Rights Commission and accepts employment by an agency participating in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System or County Employees Retirement System shall void his or her retirement by reimbursing the system in the full amount of his or her retirement allowance payments received.
(b) A retired member who has been ordered reinstated by the Personnel Board under authority of KRS 18A.095 or by court order or by order of the Human Rights Commission and accepts employment by an agency participating in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System or County Employees Retirement System shall void his or her retirement by reimbursing the system in the full amount of his or her retirement allowance payments received.
(8) If a retired member accepts employment or begins serving as a volunteer with an Page 42 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN employer participating in the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or County Employees Retirement System within twelve (12) months of his or her retirement date, the retired member shall notify the Authority and the participating employer shall submit the information required or requested by the Authority to confirm the individual's employment or volunteer status.
(8) If a retired member accepts employment or begins serving as a volunteer with an employer participating in the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or County Employees Retirement System within twelve (12) months of his or her retirement date, the retired member shall notify the Authority and the participating employer shall submit the information required or requested by the Authority to confirm the individual's employment or volunteer status.
(9) If the retired member is under a contract to provide services as an independent contractor or leased employee to an employer participating in the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or County Employees Retirement System within twelve (12) months of his or her retirement date, the member shall submit a copy of that contract to the Authority, and the Authority shall determine if the member is an independent contractor or leased employee for purposes of retirement benefits.
(9) If the retired member is under a contract to provide services as an independent contractor or leased employee to an employer participating in the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or County Employees Retirement System within twelve (12) months of his or her retirement date, the member shall submit a copy of that contract to the Authority, and the Authority shall determine if the member is an Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY independent contractor or leased employee for purposes of retirement benefits.
The retirement allowance for which the member Page 43 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN shall be eligible upon retirement shall be determined by total service and creditable compensation.
The retirement allowance for which the member shall be eligible upon retirement shall be determined by total service and creditable compensation.
Page 44 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN (b) The retired member shall repay to the retirement system all benefits paid from systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or County Employees Retirement System under reciprocity, including medical insurance benefits, that the member received after reemployment began;
(b) The retired member shall repay to the retirement system all benefits paid from systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or County Employees Retirement System under reciprocity, including medical insurance benefits, that the member received after reemployment began;
(15) (a) If a retired member is reemployed at least one (1) month after initial retirement in a different position, or at least six (6) months after initial retirement in the same position, and prior to normal retirement age, the retired member shall contribute to a second member account in the retirement system Page 45 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN and continue to receive a retirement allowance from the first member account.
(15) (a) If a retired member is reemployed at least one (1) month after initial retirement in a different position, or at least six (6) months after initial retirement in the same position, and prior to normal retirement age, CHAPTER 165 21 the retired member shall contribute to a second member account in the retirement system and continue to receive a retirement allowance from the first member account.
If the member is returning to work in a regular full-time position Page 46 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN required to participate in one (1) of the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems:
If the member is returning to work in a regular full-time position required to participate in one (1) of the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems:
If an elected official is reelected to a new term of office in the same position as the elected official held prior to retirement and takes office within twelve (12) months of his or her retirement date, Page 47 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN he or she shall be deemed by the Authority as having a prearranged agreement under the provisions of this subparagraph and shall have his or her retirement voided.
If an elected official is reelected to a new term of office in the same position as the elected official held prior to retirement and takes office within twelve (12) months of his or her retirement date, he or she shall be deemed by the Authority as having a prearranged agreement under the provisions of this subparagraph and shall have his or her retirement voided.
Except as provided by KRS 70.291 to 70.293, 95.022, and 164.952 and except for any retiree employed as a school resource officer as defined by KRS 158.441 or as a Kentucky guardian as defined in Section 1 of this Act, the employer shall pay employer contributions as specified by KRS 61.565, 61.702, and 78.635, as applicable, on all creditable compensation earned by the employee during the period of reemployment.
Except as provided by KRS 70.291 to 70.293, 95.022, and 164.952 and except for any retiree employed as a school resource officer as defined by KRS 158.441 or as a Kentucky guardian as Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY defined in Section 1 of this Act, the employer shall pay employer contributions as specified by KRS 61.565, 61.702, and 78.635, as applicable, on all creditable compensation earned by the employee during the period of reemployment.
Effective July 1, 2015, local school boards shall not be required to pay Page 48 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN the reimbursement required by this subparagraph for retirees employed by the board for eighty (80) days or less during the fiscal year;
Effective July 1, 2015, local school boards shall not be required to pay the reimbursement required by this subparagraph for retirees employed by the board for eighty (80) days or less during the fiscal year;
If a retired member, who provided volunteer services with a participating employer under this paragraph violates any provision of this paragraph, then Page 49 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN he or she shall be deemed an employee of the participating employer as of the date he or she began providing volunteer services and both the retired member and the participating employer shall be subject to paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection for the period of volunteer service;
If a retired member, who provided volunteer services with a participating employer under this paragraph violates any provision of this paragraph, then he or she shall be deemed an employee of the participating employer as of the date he or she began providing volunteer services and both the retired member and the participating employer shall be subject to paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection for the period of volunteer service;
(e) Notwithstanding any provision of this section, any current or future part-time adjunct instructor for the Kentucky Fire Commission who has not participated in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System prior to retirement, but who is otherwise eligible to retire from the County Employees Retirement System, Page 50 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN shall not be:
(e) Notwithstanding any provision of this section, any current or future part-time adjunct instructor for the Kentucky Fire Commission who has not participated in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System prior to retirement, but who is otherwise eligible to retire from the County Employees Retirement System, shall not be:
1.
CHAPTER 165 23 1.
After one (1) month but within twelve (12) months following the member's initial retirement, if the Authority determines the employment arrangement does not qualify as an independent contractor or leased employee and that a prearranged agreement existed between the member and the agency for the member to return to work with the agency, the Page 51 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN member's retirement shall be voided in accordance with paragraph (a) of this subsection;
After one (1) month but within twelve (12) months following the member's initial retirement, if the Authority determines the employment arrangement does not qualify as an independent contractor or leased employee and that a prearranged agreement existed between the member and the agency for the member to return to work with the agency, the member's retirement shall be voided in accordance with paragraph (a) of this subsection;
If the member is eligible for retirement, the member's service and Page 52 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN creditable compensation earned as a result of his or her reemployment shall be used in the calculation of benefits, except that the member's final compensation shall not be less than the final compensation last used in determining his or her retirement allowance.
If the member is eligible for retirement, the member's service and creditable compensation earned as a result of his or her reemployment shall be used in the calculation of benefits, except that the member's final compensation shall not be less than the final compensation last used in determining his or her retirement allowance.
(b) If the retired member is under a contract to provide services as an independent contractor or leased employee to an employer participating in the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or the County Employees Retirement System within twelve (12) months of his or her retirement date, the member shall submit a copy of that contract to the Authority, and the Authority shall determine if the member is an independent contractor or leased employee for purposes of retirement benefits.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (b) If the retired member is under a contract to provide services as an independent contractor or leased employee to an employer participating in the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or the County Employees Retirement System within twelve (12) months of his or her retirement date, the member shall submit a copy of that contract to the Authority, and the Authority shall determine if the member is an independent contractor or leased employee for purposes of retirement benefits.
The retired member shall not be required to notify the Authority regarding any services entered into as an independent contractor or leased employee with a participating agency that the employee Page 53 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN enters into after twelve (12) months following his or her retirement date.
The retired member shall not be required to notify the Authority regarding any services entered into as an independent contractor or leased employee with a participating agency that the employee enters into after twelve (12) months following his or her retirement date.
The member shall contribute to a member account established for him or her in the County Employees Retirement System or in one (1) of the systems administered by the Kentucky Retirement Systems, and employer contributions shall be paid on behalf of the member by the Page 54 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN participating employer to the system;
The member shall contribute to a member account established for him or her in the County Employees Retirement System or in one (1) of the systems administered by the Kentucky Retirement Systems, and employer contributions shall be paid on behalf of the member by the participating employer to the system;
and Page 55 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN b.
and b.
2.
CHAPTER 165 25 2.
(c) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection, a retired member who qualifies as a volunteer for an employer participating in the County Employees Retirement System or the Kentucky Retirement Systems and who Page 56 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN is receiving reimbursement of actual expenses, a nominal fee for his or her volunteer services, or both, shall not be considered an employee of the participating employer and shall not be subject to paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection if:
(c) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection, a retired member who qualifies as a volunteer for an employer participating in the County Employees Retirement System or the Kentucky Retirement Systems and who is receiving reimbursement of actual expenses, a nominal fee for his or her volunteer services, or both, shall not be considered an employee of the participating employer and shall not be subject to paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection if:
(d) Notwithstanding any provision of this section, any mayor or member of a city Page 57 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN legislative body shall not be required to resign from his or her position as mayor or as a member of the city legislative body in order to begin drawing benefits from the systems administered by the Kentucky Retirement Systems or the County Employees Retirement System or subject to any provision of this section as it relates solely to his or her service as a mayor or member of the city legislative body, if the mayor or member of a city legislative body:
(d) Notwithstanding any provision of this section, any mayor or member of a city legislative body shall not be required to resign from his or her position as mayor or as a member of the city legislative body in order to begin drawing benefits from the systems administered by the Kentucky Retirement Systems or the County Employees Retirement System or subject to any provision of this section as it relates solely to his or her service as a mayor or member of the city legislative body, if the mayor or member of a city legislative body:
If a mayor or member of a city legislative body who is at least sixty-two (62) years of age retires from the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or the County Employees Retirement System but remains in office after his or her effective retirement date, the mayor or member of the city legislative body shall not accrue any further service credit or benefits in the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or the County Employees Retirement System for any employment occurring on or after the effective retirement date;
If a mayor or member of a city legislative body who is at least sixty-two (62) years of age retires from the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or the County Employees Retirement System but remains in office after his or her effective retirement Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY date, the mayor or member of the city legislative body shall not accrue any further service credit or benefits in the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or the County Employees Retirement System for any employment occurring on or after the effective retirement date;
or Page 58 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN 2.
or 2.
After a twelve (12) month period following the member's initial retirement, the member may continue to receive his or her retirement allowance during the period of the contract and the member shall not be Page 59 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN required to notify the Authority or submit any documentation for purposes of this section to the Authority.
After a twelve (12) month period following the member's initial retirement, the member may continue to receive his or her retirement allowance during the period of the contract and the member shall not be required to notify the Authority or submit any documentation for purposes of this section to the Authority.
(5) The Authority shall promulgate administrative regulations to implement the requirements of this section, including incorporating by reference Authority- prescribed forms that a retired member and participating agency shall provide the systems under subsections (1) and (4) of this section.
(5) The Authority shall promulgate administrative regulations to implement the requirements of this section, including incorporating by reference Authority-prescribed forms that a retired member and participating agency shall provide the systems under subsections (1) and (4) of this section.
A retired member who has been ordered reinstated by the Personnel Board under authority of KRS 18A.095 or by court order or by order of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights[ Commission] and accepts employment by an agency participating in the Kentucky Employees Retirement Page 60 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN System or County Employees Retirement System shall void his or her retirement by reimbursing the system in the full amount of his or her retirement allowance payments received.
A retired member who has been ordered reinstated by the Personnel Board under authority of KRS 18A.095 or by court order or by order of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights[ Commission] and accepts employment by an agency participating in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System or County Employees Retirement System shall void his or her retirement by reimbursing the system in the full amount of his or her retirement allowance payments received.
Section 15.
CHAPTER 165 27 Section 15.
Page 61 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 2/EN (c) Facilitation of statewide and local data collection and reporting of school health services;
(c) Facilitation of statewide and local data collection and reporting of school health services;
The Department of Education may enter into a contractual arrangement, such as a Memorandum of Agreement, with the Department for Public Health to share the costs.] Page 62 of 62 SB000220.100 - 1421 - XXXX 3/28/2024 11:41 PM Engrossed
The Department of Education may enter into a contractual arrangement, such as a Memorandum of Agreement, with the Department for Public Health to share the costs.] Became law without Governor's signature April 10, 2024.
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The bill establishes a framework for employing school guardians who may carry firearms on school property, amending the current law regarding unlawful possession of weapons in schools.

  • KRS 527.070

    A guardian certified by the Center for School Safety as having met all requirements of this section is deemed to be an authorized individual under KRS 527.070(3)(f) and may be armed with a firearm on school property.

    This addition allows certified guardians to legally carry firearms on school property.

Action History

  1. became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 165)

  2. filed without Governor's signature with the Secretary of State

  3. delivered to Governor

  4. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  5. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  6. passed 28-7 with Committee Substitute (1)

  7. Senate concurred in House Committee Substitute (1)

  8. posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute (1)

  9. to Rules (H)

  10. received in Senate

  11. 3rd reading, passed 70-27 with Committee Substitute (1)

  12. placed in the Orders of the Day

  13. 2nd reading, to Rules

  14. floor amendments (3) and (4) filed to Committee Substitute

  15. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1)

  16. floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed

  17. to Education (H)

  18. to Committee on Committees (H)

  19. received in House

  20. passed 28-10 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendment (2)

  21. floor amendment withdrawn Floor Amendments (1) and (3)

  22. 3rd reading

  23. floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute

  24. floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute

  25. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 05, 2024

  26. 2nd reading, to Rules

  27. floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute

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

  29. to Education (S)

  30. to Committee on Committees (S)

  31. introduced in Senate

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Votes

Pass

Passed 70 Yea · 27 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 64702
Unaffiliated 6501
Democrat 01500
Total 702703
% of votes cast 70%27%0%3%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Dixon — Yea
Heath — Yea
Bentley — Yea
Timoney — Yea
Pratt — Yea
Raymond — Nay
Gilbert — Nay
Graham — Nay
Palumbo — Nay
Justice — Not Voting
Bratcher K. — Yea
Stevenson C — Nay
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Nay
Al Gentry Democrat Nay
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Nay
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Nay
Chad Aull Democrat Nay
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Nay
George Brown Jr. Democrat Nay
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Nay
Lindsey Burke Democrat Nay
Lisa Willner Democrat Nay
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Nay
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Nay
Rachel Roarx Democrat Nay
Sarah Stalker Democrat Nay
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Nay
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Not Voting
Candy Massaroni Republican Nay
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Not Voting
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
Emily Callaway Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Nay
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 Nay
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Nay
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
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 Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Nay
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 Rawlings Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Doan Republican Nay
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Nay
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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FINAL PASS SB 2 W/ hcs1

Passed 28 Yea · 7 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 25201
Unaffiliated 3202
Democrat 0300
Total 28703
% of votes cast 74%18%0%8%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Westerfield — Yea
Southworth — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Yates — Nay
Schickel — Not Voting
Turner — Not Voting
Harper Angel — Nay
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Nay
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Nay
Karen Berg Democrat Nay
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel 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
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Not Voting
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Nay
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Nay

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PASS SB 2 W/ scs1 sfa2

Passed 28 Yea · 10 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 25300
Unaffiliated 3400
Democrat 0300
Total 281000
% of votes cast 74%26%0%0%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Turner — Yea
Southworth — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Westerfield — Nay
Yates — Nay
Schickel — Nay
Harper Angel — Nay
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Nay
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Nay
Karen Berg Democrat Nay
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Nay
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
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Nay
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Nay

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Subjects

public-safety education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2 do?
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define terms; establish a framework for employment of Kentucky guardians in schools; specify qualifications of a guardian; specify that a local board of education may not be held liable for a guardian acting within his or her scope of duty; specify that guardians shall have the immunities of police officers; amend KRS 158.442 to require the Center for School Safety to implement a system to certify guardians to school districts and administer and oversee the school mapping program; amend KRS 158.441 to specify required certifications in the definition of "school resource officer"; amend 158.4414 to allow school districts to hire a guardian until a certified school resource officer is available as required; allow a district with a school resource officer to hire guardians to provide additional school safety and security measures; amend KRS 158.4416 to define terms; make conforming changes; require the trauma-informed team to compile their activities to be used in the creation of the comprehensive school improvement plan and submit the information to the Department of Education (KDE); require KDE to annually summarize and submit the information to the state board and the Legislative Research Commission; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require the department to gather and compile data, coordinate training, and monitor the numbers and types of mental health professionals in schools; amend KRS 158.443 to conform; amend KRS 158.4451 to require the Office of Homeland Security to maintain and update the anonymous reporting tool; specify that each school district shall make available an anonymous reporting tool; provide for an alternative anonymous reporting tool; amend KRS 156.095 to require schools to provide suicide prevention awareness twice a year and an opportunity for any student who missed the suicide prevention awareness lesson to receive the lesson at a later time; make conforming changes; amend KRS 158.162 to allow secondary locking mechanisms in schools; require school councils or principals to include school mapping data, if available, in their emergency plans; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to create the School Mapping Data Program administered by the Center for School Safety; outline requirements of school mapping data; amend KRS 158.4412 to require the local school district's safety coordinator to maintain a current copy of school mapping data; amend KRS 61.637 to 78.5540 to conform.
Who sponsors SB 2?
SB 2 is sponsored by Max Wise (Republican), Matthew Deneen (Republican), Donald Douglas (Republican), Greg Elkins (Republican), Shelley Funke Frommeyer (Republican), Robby Mills (Republican), and Lindsey Tichenor (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 22, 2024. Enacted.
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