Introduced

Passed House

Passed Senate

Became law

Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · January 14, 2026

To Primary And Secondary Education (H)

Introduced January 7, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB102

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…

Background Checks Boards and Commissions Education, Elementary and Secondary State Agencies Teachers

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This bill sets new rules aimed at preventing people who have engaged in misconduct or abuse from moving undetected between school jobs. It would ban public schools and certain private schools from using nondisclosure agreements to keep misconduct involving students secret, require reference checks and disclosure of past disciplinary actions during the hiring process, and mandate background checks and regular training on sexual misconduct for school employees. Who it may affect: students and their families, public and private school employees, and school administrators across Kentucky.

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