Introduced
Passed Senate
Passed House
Became law
Last action · March 27, 2025
Delivered To Secretary Of State (Acts Ch. 111)
Introduced January 7, 2025
Senate
Veto Override
2025 Regular Session
SB19
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Amend KRS 158.175 to require moments of silence or reflection at the start of each school day and establish guidelines.
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This bill changes Kentucky law to require a moment of silence or reflection at the start of each public school day. It also sets guidelines for how that time is to be conducted. Who it may affect: students, teachers, and school administrators in Kentucky public schools.
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Legislative History
Jan 7, 2025 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Jan 7, 2025 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Jan 9, 2025 · Senate
To Education (S)
Feb 20, 2025 · Senate
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar
Feb 21, 2025 · Senate
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Feb 21, 2025 · Senate
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Tuesday, February 25, 2025 (clerical)
Feb 26, 2025 · House
Received In House
Mar 13, 2025 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 72-19 With Committee Substitute (1) And Committee Amendment (1-Title)
Primary Sponsor
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Rick Girdler
Senator · Senate District 15
Primary sponsor
Rick.Girdler@kylegislature.gov
Co-sponsors (3)
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Shelley Frommeyer
Senator · Senate District 24
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shelley.funkefrommeyer@kylegislature.gov
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Steve Rawlings
Senator · Senate District 11
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steve.rawlings@kylegislature.gov
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Lindsey Tichenor
Senator · Senate District 06
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lindsey.tichenor@kylegislature.gov
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