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SR 141

A RESOLUTION honoring the Kentucky School Boards Association on the occasion of its 90th anniversary.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jason Howell

Ceremonial resolution recognizing KSBA’s 90th anniversary and its role in supporting local school governance and public education, with no new laws or funding.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · SR 141

Summary of SR 141 (2026RS) – Kentucky

Basic Information

  • Type: Senate Resolution
  • Session/Jurisdiction: Kentucky, 2026 Regular Session (2026RS)
  • Title: A RESOLUTION honoring the Kentucky School Boards Association on the occasion of its 90th anniversary
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor (unlisted in text); Co-sponsor: Senator Jason Howell
  • Status/Action: Adopted by the Senate (voice vote) on April 15, 2026
  • Effective Date: Not a substantive law; ceremonial resolution. Becomes effective upon adoption.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognizes and honors the Kentucky School Boards Association (KSBA) for reaching its 90th anniversary (established in 1936).
  • Highlights KSBA’s role in supporting local school governance, promoting public education, and advocating for school boards before the General Assembly and other government bodies.
  • Acknowledges KSBA’s ongoing contributions to training, policy guidance, communication, and other services that empower local school boards to improve student achievement across Kentucky.
  • Commends KSBA for representing a large network of locally elected officials (171 school boards and 857 board members), illustrating the importance of local leadership in public education.
  • Notes KSBA's historical impact on civic leadership in Kentucky, including the record of many school board members advancing to other public service roles, including service in both chambers of the Kentucky General Assembly.

Key Provisions (Substantive Content)

As a ceremonial resolution, the bill does not enact new laws or create administrative requirements. Its provisions are formal and honorific:
- Section 1: The Senate honors KSBA on its 90th anniversary.
- Section 2: The Senate commends KSBA for 90 years of service to the Commonwealth, its commitment to strengthening local school governance, supporting public schools, and broadening educational opportunities.
- Section 3: The Senate adjourns in honor of KSBA’s 90th anniversary and recognizes the dedicated service of Kentucky’s locally elected school board members.
- Section 4: Directs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Senator Jason Howell for delivery to KSBA.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Primary Beneficiary: Kentucky School Boards Association (KSBA) and its members.
  • Indirect Beneficiaries: Local school boards, educators, students, and communities that KSBA serves and represents through governance support and advocacy.
  • No Regulatory or Budgetary Impact: The resolution does not alter statutes, allocate funds, or impose duties on state agencies.

Procedural/Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction: March 2, 2026 (Senate)
  • Committee Action: Referred to the Senate Committee on Committees (S) on March 2, 2026
  • Floor Action: Adopted on April 15, 2026 (voice vote)
  • Next Steps: Transmittal to KSBA via Senator Howell; customary ceremonial recognition that accompanies anniversaries.

Notable Details

  • KSBA represents 171 school boards and 857 locally elected members, described as the largest body of elected officials in the Commonwealth.
  • Emphasizes KSBA’s role in fostering civic leadership and the continued importance of local governance in achieving student success.

This summary presents SR 141 as a ceremonial acknowledgment of KSBA’s 90th anniversary, detailing its purpose, the nature of the recognition, and the lack of substantive legislative changes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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