Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 152: AN ACT relating to education.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 152 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to education. Primary sponsor: Aaron Reed (Republican), Steve West (Republican), Don Douglas (Republican), David Givens (Republican), Steve Meredith (Republican), Lindsey Tichenor (Republican), Gex Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): to Committee on Committees (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 160.345 to define "school-based policy"; require that principals provide monthly and annual reports to the local board of education; set notice requirements for school advisory council elections; establish that a superintendent selects the principals for the school district; require that all school-based policies be reviewed and approved by the local board before implementation and provide exceptions; amend KRS 160.370 to permit county school districts with more than 15,000 students to delegate the approval of school-based policies; amend KRS 158.1415 to permit a local school board to adopt a curriculum for human sexuality; amend various sections of KRS Chapters 7, 156, 157, 158, 160, 161, 164, and 605 to transfer duties of school-based decision making councils to advisory councils and principals and to conform.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Reed | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Steve West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Don Douglas | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| David Givens | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Steve Meredith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Lindsey Tichenor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Gex Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- received in House
- 3rd reading, passed 27-11 with Committee Substitute (1)
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 19 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
- to Education (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- introduced in Senate