SB181

AN ACT relating to schools and declaring an emergency.

Chamber Passed·1/28/26

Kentucky SB181 amends school policies regarding electronic communication, background checks, and curriculum content.

Kentucky SB181 mandates that public schools provide age-appropriate instruction on child sexual abuse to all students. It requires schools to establish a traceable communication system for electronic communication between students and school personnel. The bill also outlines procedures for background checks and clear CA/N checks for school employees and volunteers. Additionally, it restricts certain electronic communications between school personnel and students unless parental consent is obtained.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 33–0 · Jan 28
Current
Committee On Committees
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Third Reading RSN# 3783

33 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 22

10:00 AM

Senate Committee On Education

History

Jan 28

House

received in House

Jan 28

House

to Committee on Committees (H)

Jan 27

Senate

3rd reading, passed with 33-0 Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendments (1) and (2)