Title XIII, Education

(1) All public and independent postsecondary education institutions shall provide first- time, full-time students with information about hepatitis B disease. The information shall include: (a) Symptoms and treatment; (b) The risk factors associated with hepatitis B acquisition an…

(1) As used in this section unless the context otherwise requires: (a) "Academic" means a student's official record of academic performance, including, but not limited to transcript of grades or other action taken by the institution directly related to academic performance. The t…

(1) When any person sixty-five (65) years of age or older, who is a resident of the Commonwealth, is admitted and enrolls as a student in any state-supported institution of higher learning in this Commonwealth, the board of trustees of the institution or other appropriate institu…

firefighter, or volunteer firefighter killed in line of duty -- Free tuition at state- supported school for survivor of other state-administered retirement system participants who died as a result of duty-related injury -- Limitation. (1) (a) Any person whose parent or any nonmar…

firefighter, or volunteer firefighter permanently and totally disabled in line of duty -- Free tuition at state-supported school for survivor of other state- administered retirement system participants disabled as a result of duty- related injury. (1) (a) The spouse, regardless o…

Each institution of the postsecondary education system, as defined in KRS 164.001, that provides in-state tuition for nonresident children of graduates may provide the same in- state tuition for nonresident siblings of graduates.

and active members of the Kentucky National Guard at Kentucky's public universities -- In-state residency status of accepted or enrolled Armed Forces member, spouse, or dependent unaffected by transfer on military orders. (1) Notwithstanding KRS 164.020(8), the governing board of…

(1) In recognition of valuable service to the preparation of teachers and the need for all teachers to have continual professional growth, a supervising teacher or a resource teacher for teacher interns may, with prior approval of the course-offering institution, take a maximum o…

military healthcare personnel -- Requirements -- Report. (1) As used in this section: (a) "Institution" means any college or university that is a part of the postsecondary education system as defined in KRS 164.001 or a private accredited college or university; (b) "Military heal…

adopted children. (1) Tuition and mandatory student fees for any undergraduate or graduate program of any Kentucky public postsecondary institution, including all four (4) year universities and colleges and institutions of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, shal…

The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky finds and declares that it is in the best interests of the Commonwealth to encourage and support adults to adopt and provide foster care for children in the custody of the state. The General Assembly recognizes that a child who…

learning. KRS 156.010 and 64.640 and any other statute, to the extent that they provide that the University of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky State University, Western Kentucky State University, Murray State University, and Morehead State University shall be included in the Departmen…

meningitis disease. The General Assembly hereby finds and declares that: (1) Meningococcal meningitis disease is a potentially fatal infectious and contagious bacterial disease that can be spread by coughing and sharing drinking glasses; (2) Since the disease often presents itsel…

disease to postsecondary students. (1) Each public or private educational institution that offers a postsecondary degree and has a residential campus shall provide vaccination information on meningococcal meningitis disease to full-time students living in resident housing. (2) Th…

Each board of regents or trustees of the public postsecondary educational institutions is authorized to provide for liability and indemnity insurance against the negligence of drivers or operators of motor vehicles or other mobile equipment owned or operated by the board. If the …

Retirement annuity allowances exemption -- Taxability after December 31, 1997 -- Purchase of insurance not waiver of immunity -- Self-insured employer group health plan -- Special enrollment period for pregnancy. (Effective until January 1, 2027) (1) The governing board of each s…

Any of the state postsecondary educational institutions or the state on behalf of any of the institutions may accept federal aid in the form of services, equipment, supplies, materials, or funds by way of gift, grant, or loan for the purpose of higher education, including student…

Notwithstanding any other provision of KRS Chapter 164, the faculty member of any governing board of any postsecondary educational institution supported in whole or in part by state funds, whether or not described as nonvoting, shall have the right to vote on all matters except t…

Any university or postsecondary educational institution under the jurisdiction of the Council on Postsecondary Education may have a faculty member as a voting member of its board of trustees or regents.

As used in KRS 164.2894 to 164.2899: (1) "Affiliated organization" means an entity whose primary purpose includes supporting or benefitting an institution or an officer, director, or employee of an institution; (2) "Bias incident" means noncriminal conduct that is alleged to cons…

national origin by public postsecondary education institution disallowed -- Resources not to be spent on diversity, equity, and inclusion office -- Exceptions -- Attorney General to enforce -- Audit. (1) An institution shall not: (a) Except as provided in subsection (2)(n) and (o…

Attorney General to enforce. (1) No later than June 30, 2025, each governing board shall: (a) Adopt a policy on viewpoint neutrality that prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's political or social viewpoint and promotes intellectual diversity within the institut…

-- Certification to Legislative Research Commission -- Attorney General to enforce. (1) The council shall not: (a) Provide any differential treatment or benefits to an individual on the basis of the individual's religion, race, sex, color, or national origin; (b) Expend any resou…

of policies, programs, practices, and procedures that promote or provide differential treatment – Sunset. (1) No later than October 1 of each year, each institution shall submit a certified report to the Legislative Research Commission for referral to the appropriate Interim Join…

survey to assess intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity -- Institutions to administer surveys, securely store responses, and submit annual report to council -- Sunset. (1) No later than October 1, 2025, the council shall develop and publish an annual survey to assess intell…

The state colleges formerly designated as Eastern Kentucky State College, Morehead State College, Murray State College, Western Kentucky State College, Northern Kentucky State College, and Kentucky State College may be known and recognized as Eastern Kentucky University, Morehead…

The president of the student body of any state university may receive an honorarium for his service. The receipt of such honorarium or other compensation from the university shall not constitute a conflict of interest in the event he serves on the governing board of the universit…

submission of proposal for new doctoral programs -- Review of proposals for new doctoral programs -- Appropriations. (1) The six (6) state comprehensive universities: (a) Shall provide, upon approval of the Council on Postsecondary Education, associate and baccalaureate programs …

classifications, credit transfer agreements, and a statewide standardized articulation agreement -- Changes to learning outcomes. (1) Beginning with the 2012-2013 academic year and each academic year thereafter for first-time students enrolling in a public college or university, …

programming -- Review of programs below associate level. Vocational and nonvocational programs offered at the state universities shall be operated and administered by those universities consistent with the regulations developed by the board of trustees or regents and approved by …

(1) Each state university shall institute English language proficiency assessment for all instructors, including teaching assistants, for whom English is not their primary language. The instructors shall be evaluated periodically to demonstrate their ability to deliver all lectur…

credentials -- Degree distinguished from license as licensed certified professional midwife under KRS 314.400 to 314.414. (1) The governing board as defined in KRS 164.001 of each eligible postsecondary education institution and college as defined in KRS 164.945 that offers an ad…

(1) The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky hereby declares as a legislative finding of fact that the general welfare and well-being of the Commonwealth are directly related to the educational levels and skills of the citizens of the Commonwealth. Therefore, a vital …

The purpose of the state universities and colleges is to give instruction at the college level, in residence and through extension study, in academic, vocational and professional subjects and in the science and art of teaching, including professional ethics, to conduct training s…

introductory college courses. (1) Within thirty (30) days from March 25, 2009, each postsecondary education institution shall plan and implement a process to develop core academic content standards for reading and mathematics for introductory courses in the public postsecondary e…

education to include instruction on dyslexia and other learning disabilities and core elements of multitiered system of supports. By the 2027-2028 academic year, postsecondary institutions offering teacher preparation programs for elementary and secondary regular education shall …

As used in KRS 164A.300 to 164A.380, except where the context clearly requires another interpretation: (1) "Act" means the Kentucky Educational Savings Plan Trust Act codified at KRS 164A.300 to 164A.380; (2) "Administrative fund" means the funds used to administer the Kentucky E…

teaching of reading and language arts -- Teacher preparation tests -- Report. (1) Postsecondary institutions offering teacher preparation programs for interdisciplinary early childhood education or elementary regular education shall include evidence-based reading instructional pr…

include instructional strategies and resources for mathematics instruction -- List of approved teacher preparation assessments and evaluation rubric -- Reports. (1) As used in this section, "department" means the Kentucky Department of Education. (2) Beginning with the 2025-2026 …

and Technical College System. There shall be a board of regents for each of the state universities, to be known as the board of regents of the .... State University and a board of regents for the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.

There is hereby created an instrumentality of the Commonwealth to be known as the Kentucky Educational Savings Plan Trust. The board, in the capacity of trustee, shall have the power and authority to: (1) Sue and be sued; (2) Make and enter into contracts necessary for the admini…

Western Kentucky, Kentucky State, and Northern Kentucky Universities, and Kentucky Community and Technical College System -- Membership -- Terms - - Grounds for removal and replacement of board members. (1) (a) Eastern Kentucky University, Morehead State University, Murray State …

In addition to effectuating and carrying out all of the powers granted by KRS 164A.300 to 164A.380, the board, as trustee, shall have all powers necessary to carry out and effectuate the purposes, objectives, and provisions of KRS 164A.300 to 164A.380 pertaining to the savings pl…

KRS 63.080(2) hereby is expressly made applicable to members of the board of regents of each of said universities or colleges.

information. The savings plan trust shall have the authority to enter into participation agreements with participants on behalf of beneficiaries pursuant to the following terms and agreements: (1) Each participation agreement shall require a participant to agree to invest a speci…

At the first meeting of the board of regents following an appointment of a new member, unless the member was appointed to serve the remainder of an unexpired term, there shall be elected a vice chairperson and a secretary for the board. Each board shall appoint a treasurer, and s…

postsecondary education institutions. In addition to the qualifications provided in KRS 164.131 for members of the board of trustees of the University of Kentucky, in KRS 164.821 for members of the board of trustees of the University of Louisville, and in KRS 164.321 for members …

and payments from funds. The board, as trustee, shall segregate moneys received by the savings plan trust into two (2) funds, which shall be identified as the program fund and the administrative fund. Transfers may be made from the program fund to the administrative fund for the …

community college. Notwithstanding the provisions of any statute to the contrary, a legislator may be an employee of any of the state universities or community colleges without resigning his membership in the General Assembly.

The governing board shall meet quarterly at the institution or at such other place as is agreed upon. Upon written request of the president of the institution or of two (2) members of the board, the chairman of the board shall call a special meeting at a place designated by him, …