SB 202
AN ACT relating to boards of education.
In Plain Language
This bill changes how many people serve on local school boards based on how many students are in each district. The Kentucky Board of Education will determine the right board size every 10 years, and boards can add or remove members accordingly. School boards will need to report their new election districts to the state, with the first changes due by the end of 2026.
Official summary
Amend KRS 160.210 to establish new numbers for membership of a local board of education based on district enrollment; require the Kentucky Board of Education to determine the required number of members every 10 years; provide for the election of additional members and for the reduction of membership; require local boards of education to report new electoral divisions to the Kentucky Board of Education and the Legislative Research Commission; amend KRS 160.200, 160.160, 160.042, and 116.200 to conform; require the Kentucky Board of Education to make initial determinations of board size by December 31, 2026, and local boards to conduct required division changes with created positions being treated as vacancies under KRS 160.190.
Sponsor
L. Tichenor (Republican-6)
Cosponsors
None listed
Latest action
to Committee on Committees (S)
Feb 13, 2026
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