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Passed Senate

Passed House

Became law

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

Last action · February 24, 2026

To Committee On Committees (S)

Introduced February 24, 2026

Senate

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

SB240

AN ACT relating to student rights.

Short title: Student Secular Bill of Rights

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define terms and establish student rights related to secular education and religious liberty; direct school districts to establish a formal grievance procedure for students, parents, and staff to report violations of those rights and set minimum requirements for the procedure; create a cause of action for violations of those rights that permits students or parents of students to bring an action for a violation of those…

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This bill, called the Student Secular Bill of Rights, would establish formal protections for students' rights related to secular education and religious liberty in Kentucky public schools. It would require school districts to create grievance procedures for reporting violations, allow students or parents to sue over violations within two years, and direct the Kentucky Department of Education to develop guidance and training for schools. It also removes several existing state laws requiring or permitting religious…

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