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Last action · January 14, 2026

To Primary And Secondary Education (H)

Introduced January 7, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB148

AN ACT relating to the use of sick leave by school district personnel.

Amend KRS 161.155 to allow school district employees to use sick leave for observance of religious holidays not otherwise included on the school's calendar, provided the employee submits a personal statement verifying the observance and gives advance notice to the district.

Actuarial Analysis Education, Elementary and Secondary Public Officers and Employees Religion Teachers

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This bill would allow school district employees to use their existing sick leave to observe religious holidays that are not already on the school calendar. To do so, employees would need to give advance notice to their district and submit a personal statement confirming the religious observance. It does not create new leave but expands how current sick leave can be used. Who it may affect: public school employees, including teachers and staff, whose religious holidays are not reflected in their school district's calendar.

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