AN ACT relating to local boards of education.

Amend KRS 160.180 to require that members of a local board of education not be ineligible for employment in the school district pursuant to KRS 160.380(5); create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to require candidates or nominees for membership on a local board to hold a certificate issued by the Kentucky Department of Education certifying that the candidate or nominee is eligible for membership on the board to appear on the ballot, be…

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This bill adds new eligibility requirements for people who want to serve on a local school board in Kentucky. Starting January 1, 2027, candidates, write-in candidates, and appointees must first obtain a certificate from the Kentucky Department of Education confirming they qualify, which includes passing a criminal background check and a child abuse and neglect check. The bill also directs the Kentucky Board of Education to create a code of ethics for school board members…

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