A RESOLUTION honoring the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Deneen and 1 co-sponsor

The bill commemorates and encourages ongoing collaboration to expand high-quality environmental education in Kentucky through KAEE and partners.

adopted by voice vote

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Purpose

SR 183 is a Senate resolution honoring the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education (KAEE) on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. The resolution recognizes KAEE’s leadership, governance, and contributions to environmental education in Kentucky and encourages continued collaboration among KAEE, state agencies, universities, and community partners.

Key Provisions

Section 1: Acknowledges and honors KAEE in celebration of its 50th anniversary (established in 1976).

Section 2: Commends KAEE for exemplary governance, long-term organizational planning, and service to environmental education.

Section 3: Encourages ongoing collaboration among KAEE, state agencies, universities, and community partners to expand high-quality environmental education for all ages and communities.

Section 4: Commends past and present KAEE presidents and board members for five decades of service.

Section 5: Encourages public participation in KAEE’s 2026 annual conference in Lexington, Kentucky (November 12–14).

Section 6: Directs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit six copies of the resolution to specified recipients (KAEE leadership, plus the relevant state education, energy, and postsecondary education sector officials) for presentation.

Who Would Be Affected

Primary beneficiaries: KAEE and its partners, members, and attendees of its programs and annual conference.

Indirect beneficiaries: The broader Kentucky education and environmental education community through continued collaboration and support for KAEE’s initiatives (e.g., professional development, alignment with standards, and statewide conferences).

Procedural and Timeline Details

The resolution commemorates KAEE’s 50th anniversary and invites participation in the 2026 KAEE annual conference (date specified: November 12–14, 2026, in Lexington).

The resolution was introduced in March 2026, moved through the Senate Committees, passed the Senate by voice vote, and adopted by the General Assembly on April 1, 2026.

The Clerk of the Senate is tasked with delivering six copies of the resolution to the listed officials for presentation to KAEE leadership and relevant state cabinet secretaries.

Notable Context

The resolution builds on KAEE’s historical influence, including collaboration with federal and state agencies, alignment with academic standards, and contributions to environmental literacy and workforce development in Kentucky.

While ceremonial in nature, the resolution publicly recognizes KAEE’s impact and encourages continued investment in environmental education infrastructure and partnerships across government, higher education, and communities.

This summary captures the bill’s purpose, core provisions, affected stakeholders, and procedural milestones, presenting a clear, nonpartisan overview of SR 183.

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