AN ACT relating to misconduct in schools and at school-sponsored activities.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to prohibit a public school district or public charter school from entering into a nondisclosure agreement relating to misconduct involving a minor or student; amend KRS 160.380 to define "abusive conduct"; require school district applicants to disclose being the subject of any disciplinary actions in the previous 12 months relating to abusive conduct and consent to a reference check; require school districts to conduct reference checks; require…

Introduced: January 7, 2026

Last action: January 14, 2026

To Primary And Secondary Education (H)

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This bill sets new rules to prevent schools from hiding misconduct involving students and to strengthen background checks on school employees. It bans public school districts, public charter schools, and certified nonpublic schools from using nondisclosure agreements to keep quiet about misconduct involving minors, requires thorough reference checks on job applicants, and mandates that records of misconduct allegations be kept in employee files unless proven false. It also requires regular background checks and training on…

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