AN ACT relating to Black History Season.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to designate January 15 to April 4 of each year as Black History Season; require the Governor to proclaim Black History Season and to encourage Kentuckians to acknowledge its significance.

Introduced: January 8, 2025

Last action: February 4, 2025

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This bill would establish an official "Black History Season" in Kentucky, running from January 15 to April 4 each year. It would require the Governor to formally proclaim the season and encourage Kentuckians to recognize its significance. Who it may affect: all Kentuckians, particularly educators, students, and communities engaged in cultural and historical observances.

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