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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2025 | KY | SB 19 | Requires Public Schools to Hold a Moment of Silence and Reflection for Students at the Start of Each School Day | Veto Override Passed - Senate (29 - 8) |
| March 27, 2025 | KY | SB 207 | Establishes a Waiver Process for Public School Districts to Request Exemptions from Certain State Laws or Regulations | Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 7) |
| March 27, 2025 | KY | HB 240 | Requires Schools to Administer a Reading Assessment to Kindergarten and First-Grade Students Within the Final 14 Days of the Academic Year | Veto Override Passed - Senate (36 - 2) |
| March 13, 2025 | KY | HB 241 | Authorizes 5 Disaster Relief School Attendance Days Using Non-Traditional Instruction | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/27 | SB 19 | Requires Public Schools to Hold a Moment of Silence and Reflection for Students at the Start of Each School Day | Veto Override Passed - Senate (29 - 8) |
| 3/27 | SB 207 | Establishes a Waiver Process for Public School Districts to Request Exemptions from Certain State Laws or Regulations | Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 7) |
| 3/27 | HB 240 | Requires Schools to Administer a Reading Assessment to Kindergarten and First-Grade Students Within the Final 14 Days of the Academic Year | Veto Override Passed - Senate (36 - 2) |
| 3/13 | HB 241 | Authorizes 5 Disaster Relief School Attendance Days Using Non-Traditional Instruction | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6) |