Establishes collective bargaining rights for local boards of education and local associations representing school employees.

The bill creates a new section in the Kentucky Revised Statutes to establish collective bargaining rights for local boards of education and local associations representing school employees. It defines "bargain collectively" and mandates that these parties meet and negotiate in good faith regarding wages, hours, and other employment conditions. A violation of these collective bargaining obligations by either party can result in a court-ordered payment of up to $500 to the aggrieved party.

Establishes collective bargaining rights for local boards of education and local associations representing school employees.

The bill creates a new section in the Kentucky Revised Statutes to establish collective bargaining rights for local boards of education and local associations representing school employees. It defines "bargain collectively" and mandates that these parties meet and negotiate in good faith regarding wages, hours, and other employment conditions. A violation of these collective bargaining obligations by either party can result in a court-ordered payment of up to $500 to the aggrieved party.