Ky. Rev. Stat. § 159.070
Each school district shall constitute a separate attendance district unless two (2) or more contiguous school districts, with the approval of the Kentucky Board of Education, unite to form one (1) attendance district. Controversies arising in attendance districts relating to attendance matters shall be submitted to the Kentucky Board of Education for settlement. In case an agreement suitable to all parties cannot be reached, the Kentucky Board of Education may dissolve a united district. In case of dissolution, each school district involved may unite with other contiguous school districts in forming a united attendance district or may act as a separate attendance district. Within the appropriate school district attendance area, parents or legal guardians shall be permitted to enroll their children in the public school nearest their home.
KRS 159.070
Amended 1996, Ky. Acts ch. 362, sec. 6, effective7/15/1996. -- Amended 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 476, Pt. IV, sec. 218, effective 7/13/1990. -- Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 155, sec. 82, effective 6/17/1978. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 79, sec. 1, effective 3/29/1976. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective 10/1/1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 4434-5, 4436-6.