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SR 98

A RESOLUTION recognizing November 2025 as Grieving Children and Families Month in Kentucky.

2025 Regular Session

Kentucky designates November 2025 as Grieving Children and Families Month to raise awareness about childhood bereavement and support.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · SR 98

Legislative bill overview

SR 98 is a symbolic resolution that designates November 2025 as "Grieving Children and Families Month" in Kentucky. The resolution formally recognizes this month to raise awareness about the experiences of children and families coping with loss and grief.

Why is this important

Symbolic resolutions can help bring public attention to mental health and grief-related issues, potentially encouraging community organizations, schools, and healthcare providers to offer support resources during that month. This recognition may reduce stigma around grief in children and prompt conversations about bereavement support services available to Kentucky families.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited practical impact: As a symbolic gesture, the resolution creates no new funding, programs, or legal requirements—it is purely declarative in nature
  • Resource questions: Critics might ask whether designation should be accompanied by actual mental health resources or funding rather than symbolic recognition alone
  • Scope debate: Some may question why one month is designated when grief support is needed year-round, potentially suggesting the gesture is performative rather than substantive

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

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