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Panelists point to Kentucky’s steps on disclosure but urge clearer processes
Summary
Speakers noted that Kentucky law now limits required disclosure on applications, increasing opportunities for record clearing, but they said court-level procedures and coordination must improve to realize those gains in practice.
Jennifer Perkins told the panel that Kentucky has taken steps to expand second-chance employment and that many more residents now can clear eligible records. During the discussion, Perkins and Rachel Wheat Jackson referenced changes to disclosure requirements, with Perkins saying "Kentucky law...specifically says you're not required to disclose it any longer on applications," though the panel did not cite a statute number.
Panelists nonetheless cautioned that statutory change alone does not prevent administrative hurdles. They recommended clearer intake processes, stronger coordination between advocates and Commonwealth attorneys, and better training for court clerks so that changes in disclosure law translate into real-world access to jobs and volunteer roles. Volunteers and Legal Aid staff said clinics play a key role in translating policy changes into successful individual outcomes.
