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HB 932KENTUCKYSession 2026RSState Billdead
Did Not Advance

Kentucky HB 932 Establishes Statutory Rights for Public School Teachers Regarding Discipline, Legal Defense, and Classroom Management

Original title: AN ACT relating to teachers.

Last action · March 11, 2026: to Primary and Secondary Education (H)Sponsor: Beverly Chester-Burton

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What This Bill Proposed

Kentucky HB 932 establishes a comprehensive list of statutory rights for public school teachers, including from frivolous lawsuits, the authority to remove disruptive students, and protections regarding workload and professional development. Beginning in the 2027-2028 school year, local school boards must distribute these rights annually and conspicuously display them in all school and administrative buildings.

Why it matters

The measure creates enforceable legal rights for public school educators regarding classroom discipline, , and working conditions while prohibiting local school boards from enacting policies that override these mandates.

Background
  • The General Assembly is the state legislature of Kentucky responsible for enacting statutory laws governing public education and state agencies. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Teachers

Teachers receive statutory rights regarding classroom management, legal immunity, disciplinary authority, workload limits, and professional development.

Directly affected

Local school boards

Local school boards are prohibited from enacting policies that conflict with teacher rights and must fulfill annual distribution and building display requirements starting in 2027-2028.

Directly affected

Students

Students are subject to teacher-established classroom rules, disciplinary actions, and potential removal from classrooms for disruptive behavior.

Key Facts

  • Teachers are granted the right to teach free from frivolous lawsuits, including qualified immunity, legal defense, and indemnification by the employing local school board.
  • Teachers have the right to discipline students in accordance with KRS 158.150 and local board policy, establish classroom conduct rules, and remove persistently disruptive or defiant students from the classroom.
  • Teachers retain the right to report and pursue criminal charges for crimes committed on school property, during school-sponsored transportation, or at school activities.
  • Teachers are guaranteed the right to complete only paperwork that is not excessively burdensome and complies with relevant statutes and regulations.
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  • Teachers cannot have their right to work denied or abridged based on labor union membership or nonmembership.
  • Local school boards are prohibited from establishing policies that prevent teachers from exercising these statutory rights.
  • Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, local school boards must provide a copy of these rights to all teachers annually and display a printed abstract in every school and administrative building as well as on district websites.

Frequently Asked Questions

What disciplinary authority does the bill give to teachers?
Teachers have the right to appropriately discipline students, establish classroom conduct rules, and remove persistently disruptive or defiant students from their classroom and place them in the custody of the principal or a designee.
What are local school boards required to do starting in the 2027-2028 school year?
Local school boards must provide a copy of the teacher rights to all teachers at the beginning of each school year, display a printed abstract of these rights in a prominent location in every school and administrative building, and post the information on the district or school website.
Does the bill affect labor union membership requirements for teachers?
Yes, the bill establishes that a teacher's right to work shall not be denied or abridged on account of membership or nonmembership in any labor union.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

2 actions
  1. Mar 11, 2026HouseCommittee
    to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
  2. Mar 4, 2026HouseIntroduced
    introduced in House to Committee on Committees (H)

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Sponsors

Beverly Chester-BurtonHouse · District 44DemocraticPrimary sponsor

Connected Entities

Kentucky Board of Education, Beverly Chester-Burton, General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky
OrganizationKentucky Board of Education“Adopts policies regarding the use of reasonable force by teachers”Map →
PersonBeverly Chester-Burton“Bill sponsor”Map →
OrganizationGeneral Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky“Legislative body enacting the bill”Map →

Sources

Open source document

apps.legislature.ky.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy60
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