Kentucky - Session 26RS
Title: AN ACT relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in schools.
Repeal and reenact KRS 158.178 to require that a public school or public charter school conspicuously display a copy of the Ten Commandments accompanied by text providing historical context in each elementary and secondary classroom; set requirements for the display; require private donations to be used to acquire copies; require the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate administrative regulations for enforcement; create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to require that public postsecondary education institutions conspicuously display a copy of the Ten Commandments in each classroom; set requirements for the display; require private donations to be used to acquire copies; require the Council on Postsecondary Education to promulgate administrative regulations for enforcement; amend KRS 158.195 to allow teachers and administrators to read or post the Ten Commandments in a public school building, classroom, or event.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-25 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-02-25 | Latest Action | 02/25/26: to Primary and Secondary Education (H) |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 169 | AN ACT relating to coverage for feeding or eating disorders. | passed_lower |
| HB 236 | AN ACT relating to medical services. | passed_lower |
| HB 253 | AN ACT relating to reading and language arts instruction. | passed_lower |
| HB 257 | AN ACT relating to the education assessment and accountability system. | passed_lower |
| HB 307 | AN ACT relating to proactive postsecondary admission. | passed_lower |
| HB 355 | AN ACT relating to real property appraisers. | enrolled |
| HB 379 | AN ACT relating to postsecondary education. | passed_lower |
| HB 419 | AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Fire Commission. | passed_lower |