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

Last action · February 27, 2025

To Primary And Secondary Education (H)

Introduced February 19, 2025

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2025 Regular Session

HB779

AN ACT relating to school personnel.

Amend KRS 161.155 to require school districts to provide a teacher or other employee leave with no loss of income or benefits for 60 school days following an assault against the teacher or employee that results in a physical injury; specify the terms of the leave; require the school district to pay for mental health services of the teacher or employee's choosing during the leave period; amend KRS 158.150 to require a local board of…

Crime Victims Crimes and Punishments Education, Elementary and Secondary Teachers Children and Minors

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This bill would require Kentucky school districts to give teachers and other school employees up to 60 school days of paid leave, with no loss of benefits, if they are physically assaulted on the job. It would also require school boards to adopt policies calling for expulsion of students who physically assault school staff, while allowing exceptions on a case-by-case basis with the victim's agreement. Additionally, it strengthens requirements for reporting threats or acts of…

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