SB240

AN ACT relating to student rights.

Introduced·2/24/26
Bill Text

Kentucky SB240 establishes student rights to religious freedom and non-discrimination in public schools.

Kentucky SB240, the Student Secular Bill of Rights, ensures public school students can practice their chosen religion or none at all without interference. It prohibits school officials from engaging in religious activities during school hours and mandates that any religious instruction be part of an academic study of religion. The bill also bans school-sponsored religious displays and messaging, including the recitation of the Lord's Prayer and the display of the Ten Commandments.

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History

Feb 24

Senate

introduced in Senate

Feb 24

Senate

to Committee on Committees (S)