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Pursuant to Senate Bill 1, 2021 Extraordinary Session, districts are required to submit their current COVID-19 School Operations Plan and any subsequent drafts to KDE for informational purposes.
Districts may submit their plans to KDE using this form.

Preschool/Primary

Primary Statutes and Regulations

Published: 2/11/2020 1:18 PM

On this page you will find the Statutes and Regulations that govern the appropriate implementation of Kentucky's Primary Program.

"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

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 School Readiness branch if you have any questions.