Kentucky HB469 amends election laws and establishes a code of ethics for local boards of education.

Kentucky HB469 modifies election procedures by allowing voters to cast write-in votes for candidates who have filed a declaration of intent. It also mandates that only write-in votes for qualified candidates be counted. The bill creates a code of ethics for members of local boards of education, overseen by the Kentucky Board of Education. This code includes annual training requirements, ethics training, and open meetings and records training. The Kentucky Board of Education is tasked with promulgating administrative regulations to enforce these provisions by January 1, 2027.

Kentucky HB469 amends election laws and establishes a code of ethics for local boards of education.

Kentucky HB469 modifies election procedures by allowing voters to cast write-in votes for candidates who have filed a declaration of intent. It also mandates that only write-in votes for qualified candidates be counted. The bill creates a code of ethics for members of local boards of education, overseen by the Kentucky Board of Education. This code includes annual training requirements, ethics training, and open meetings and records training. The Kentucky Board of Education is tasked with promulgating administrative regulations to enforce these provisions by January 1, 2027.