Ky. Rev. Stat. § 158.075

Current through Acts Received April 18, 2024

Section 158.075 - Veterans Day observance in public schools

All public schools shall observe Veterans Day under this section.

(1) On Veterans Day, or one (1) of the five (5) school days preceding Veterans Day, one (1) class or instructional period shall be devoted to the observance of Veterans Day.

(2) Students shall assemble in one (1) or more groups, as decided by the school principal, to attend the Veterans Day program.

(3) The program shall be approved by the principal and, at a minimum, shall consist of a teacher and a veteran speaking on the meaning of Veterans Day.

(4) To develop a Veterans Day program, Kentucky public schools are encouraged to seek advice from the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs and veterans' service organizations, including but not limited to the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

KRS 158.075

Effective:7/12/2006
Amended 2006, Ky. Acts ch. 142, sec. 1, effective7/12/2006. -- Created 2003, Ky. Acts ch. 162, sec. 1, effective 6/24/2003.