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Primary Statutes and Regulations
Published: 3/7/2019 11:44 AM
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On this page you will find the Statutes and Regulations that govern the appropriate implementation of Kentucky's Primary Program.
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"Elementary School" Defined
KRS 157.320 (5)
Kindergarten Aides
KRS 157.360 (See Section 14)
Kindergarten Entry Age
KRS 158.030
"Kindergarten Full-Time Equivalent Pupil in Average Daily Attendance" Defined
KRS 157.320 (7)
Maximum Class Size
KRS 157.360
Non Teaching Time for Teachers
KRS 158.060
Primary School Discipline
KRS 158.150
Primary School Program Guidelines
704 KAR 3:440
School-Based Decision Making
KRS 160.345
Early Entrance into Kindergarten
SB 24 Early Entrance Guidance
Ungraded Primary Program
KRS 158.031
Entrance of five (5) year olds into primary school program for compulsory attendance purposes 704 KAR 5:060
Please email the
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