Amend KRS 158.150 to require a local board of education to expel a student for at least 12 months if the student intentionally causes physical injury to educational personnel at a school or school function; amend KRS 158.155 to require that school employees report attempted assault of any school employee to law enforcement; amend KRS 158.990 to provide for penalties for any person who intentionally violates KRS 158.155; amend KRS 610.200 to provide that a peace officer is not required to retain custody of a child for a felony violation of assault in the third degree; amend KRS 635.020 to provide that a child 14 years of age or older who is charged with a felony violation of assault in the third degree may be tried as an adult.
Subjects: Crimes And Punishments, Education, Elementary And Secondary, Corrections Impact
Common questions
What is SB101?
SB101 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to children.
What does SB101 do?
Amend KRS 158.150 to require a local board of education to expel a student for at least 12 months if the student intentionally causes physical injury to educational personnel at a school or school function; amend KRS 158.155 to require that school employees report attempted assault of any school employee to law enforcement; amend KRS 158.990 to provide for penalties for any person who intentionally violates KRS 158.155; amend KRS 610.200 to provide that a peace officer is not required to retain custody of a child for a felony violation of assault in the third degree; amend KRS 635.020 to provide that a child 14 years of age or older who is charged with a felony violation of assault in the third degree may be tried as an adult.
What is the status of SB101?
Signed into law as of April 7, 2026. Latest action: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 50) (April 7, 2026).
Who sponsored SB101?
Matt Nunn (R, SD-017), with 11 co-sponsors.
Where is the official record for SB101?
On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/sb101.html