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Henderson County BOE approves emergency reading to comply with Senate Bill 181 and OKs first reading of updated student code of conduct
Summary
The board approved an emergency reading of a policy update to require traceable staff‑to‑student communications under Senate Bill 181 and approved the first reading of the 2025 student code of conduct, which adds a requirement that preschool and kindergarten students be met by an adult at bus drop‑off.
The Henderson County Board of Education on June 23 approved an emergency first reading of a policy change to comply with Kentucky Senate Bill 181 and approved the first reading of an updated 2025 student code of conduct handbook that includes several legislative changes and a new requirement for preschool and kindergarten bus drop‑offs.
Superintendent Dr. Lawson told the board the state law (Senate Bill 181) takes effect June 27 and "mandates that all communication between school employees, including volunteers and students be conducted through a traceable communication system designated by the district." To meet the law's timeline, the superintendent asked the board to approve an emergency reading of Policy…
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