Regulations/Statutes
Senate Bill 1 - an act passed in 2019 relating to school safety
Senate Bill 8/House Bill 354 - an act passed in 2013 pertaining to school safety
KRS 158.445 - Local assessment of school safety and school discipline
KRS 158.444 - Reporting of discipline to KDE from student information system
KRS 158.156 - Reporting of commission of felony
KRS 158.148 - Student discipline guidelines and model policy
KRS 158.150 - Suspension or expulsion of pupils
KRS 158.155 - Reporting of specific incidents of student conduct
KRS 158.162 - Mandatory adoption of emergency response plan
KRS 527.070 - Unlawful possession of a weapon on school grounds - posting of sign - exemptions
Related Resources
KDE Training Resources on How to Respond to an Active Shooter Situation
Creating School Active Shooter Intruder Drills
Naloxone in Schools
Guiding Principles: A Resource Guide for Improving School Climate and Discipline from the U.S. Department of Education
Parent and Educator Guide to School Climate Resources from the U.S. Department of Education
Youth Mental Health First Aid Flyer
Relationship Between Bullying and Suicide - Center for Disease Control
Supporting Safe and Healthy Schools for LGBTQ Students - GLSEN
Anti-Bullying Music Video featuring Newport High School students