Rep. Steve Riley

Amend KRS 158.165 to require local boards of education to adopt a policy to, at a minimum, prohibit student use of a personal telecommunications device during the school day with specific exceptions; amend KRS 156.675 to include social media in prohibited material to be made inaccessible through school technology and provide the scope of social media to be prohibited.

Amend KRS 45.750 to redefine "equipment" to include electronic equipment that incorporates advanced computing, including smart medical, scientific, and research equipment; increase the threshold required for a lease of real property to qualify as a capital project from $200,000 annually to $500,000 annually; increase the threshold required for equipment to qualify as a capital project from $200,000 to $500,000; increase the threshold required for a lease of movable equipment to qualify as a capital project from $200,000 annually to $500,000 annually; increase the threshold for a new acquisition, upgrade, or replacement of an information technology system to qualify as a capital project from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000; amend KRS 164A.585 to permit employees of an institution or inviduals hired specifically for that project to perform work on capital construction projects costing up to $500,000; remove the requirement for a specific invoice form if a personal service contract invoice contains the information required by that form; amand KRS 45A.695 to make a technical correction; amend KRS 164.330 to remove the requirement that a public postsecondary board of regents meet within 30 days of each appointment of new members; amend KRS 61.661 to require the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority to release account information to the employer or other state or federal agency upon request; amend KRS 61.880 to establish a 60-day timeframe to appeal an agency's denial of a request to inspect a public record; amend KRS 164.952 to remove the limitations on the number of retired police officers a public postsecondary education institution may employ without paying into the retirement system.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 2, 2025, as Read Across America Day in Kentucky, recognizing a national literacy initiative. It does not create new laws or directly affect specific groups, but formally endorses the event promoted by the National Education Association and Kentucky Education Association. The resolution encourages Kentuckians to participate in reading activities celebrating literacy, aligning with the annual event honoring Dr. Seuss's birthday. It is a ceremonial gesture with no binding policy changes, adopted by the Kentucky House of Representatives via voice vote.

Amend KRS 313.040 to expand the locations where a licensed dental hygienist may practice as a public health hygienist and provide dental hygiene services to include federally qualified health centers.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define terms; establish the English learner enhanced support program under the Department of Education to help bring English learners with little or no formal education to grade-level proficiency within three years; require the department to set standards for program, contract with a provider meeting certain standards and with record of success with qualified English learners, identify eligible districts or schools, offer the program to as many students as funds permit, and report to the Legislative Research Commission regarding progress of program; permit KDE to promulgate administrative regulations to administer the program.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution, not a policy bill. It designates February 14, 2025, as "Making Our Schools Safe (MOSS) Day" in Kentucky to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the Parkland, Florida school shooting and honor victims like Alyssa Alhadeff. The resolution acknowledges Kentucky's existing school safety efforts, including investments in school resource officers and mental health services, and pays tribute to first responders and victims of school violence. It has no new funding or legislative requirements - only ceremonial recognition.

Amend KRS 158.1415 to require a school district to adopt health curricula that includes human growth and development instruction that meets specific criteria; set restrictions for the instruction that grants parents an opportunity to review materials and opt their child out of instruction; provide that the Act may be cited as the Baby Olivia Act.

Create a new section of KRS 186.400 to 186.640 to define "identity document" and "third-party entity"; require the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to establish procedures to allow third-party entities to apply to the Transportation Cabinet to be approved to accept applications for certain identity documents; set forth minimum standards for third-party issuance; and allow third-party entities to charge a fee for services provided.

Amend KRS 205.522 and 205.6485 to require Medicaid and KCHIP to comply with pharmacy reimbursement requirements established in KRS 304.12-237; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the department to seek federal approval if it is determined that such approval is necessary; and require the cabinet to comply with KRS 205.525.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 600 to enumerate the rights of incarcerated children; provide that the Act may be cited as the Incarcerated Children's Bill of Rights.