AN ACT relating to the governance of the Kentucky School for the Deaf.

Amend KRS 167.017 to set timelines for appointment of a search committee for the superintendent of the Kentucky School for the Deaf and appointment of the superintendent; require prioritization of candidates that will be locally available and commit to full-time duties as superintendent; preclude Department of Education employees or Board of Education members from being appointed as superintendent within one year of employment or membership.

Introduced: February 18, 2025

Last action: February 20, 2025

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This bill changes how the Kentucky School for the Deaf selects its superintendent by setting specific deadlines for forming a search committee and making an appointment. It requires that candidates who will be physically present and fully dedicated to the role be given priority, and it bars current Department of Education employees or Board of Education members from being appointed superintendent within one year of leaving those positions. Who it may affect: students and families at the Kentucky School for the Deaf, and those involved in its leadership and hiring process.

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