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.

Introduced: January 7, 2026

Last action: January 14, 2026

To Primary And Secondary Education (H)

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This bill would let school district employees use their existing sick leave to observe religious holidays that are not already included on their school's official calendar. To do so, an employee would need to give the district advance notice and submit a personal statement confirming the religious observance. Who it may affect: school district employees whose religious holidays are not reflected on their school's calendar.

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