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SR 213

Commending Judith Brooks-Buck, Ph.D.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Louise Lucas

Confirms Jonathan R. VanHoose as the social studies teacher representative on the Standards and Assessments Process Review Committee through Oct 8, 2028.

Bill text as passed Senate (SR213ER)
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Bill Summary · SR 213

Summary — SR 213: Confirmation of Jonathan R. VanHoose to the Standards and Assessments Process Review Committee

Purpose and intent

SR 213 is a Senate resolution that confirms the gubernatorial appointment of Jonathan R. VanHoose to the Kentucky Standards and Assessments Process Review Committee. The resolution completes the Senate’s constitutional/ statutory role of confirming an executive appointment so the appointee may serve on the committee.

Key provisions

  • Confirms the appointment of Jonathan R. VanHoose to the Standards and Assessments Process Review Committee.
  • Records that Governor Andy Beshear appointed VanHoose by Executive Order 2024‑674 on October 9, 2024, for a term expiring October 8, 2028.
  • Notes that VanHoose was determined to meet the requirements of KRS 158.6453 and will represent social studies teachers on the committee.
  • Directs the Clerk of the Senate to forward a copy of the resolution and notice of its adoption to Jonathan R. VanHoose (Paintsville, Johnson County, KY) and to Governor Andy Beshear (State Capitol, Room 100, Frankfort, KY 40601).

Who is affected

  • Jonathan R. VanHoose: confirmation enables him to serve on the Standards and Assessments Process Review Committee through October 8, 2028.
  • Standards and Assessments Process Review Committee: gains the designated representative for social studies teachers, which may affect the committee’s deliberations and recommendations.
  • K‑12 education stakeholders (teachers, school administrators, students, and parents): may be indirectly affected by committee recommendations on standards and assessment policy.

Legal and procedural context

  • Statutory reference: appointment and qualifications governed by KRS 158.6453 (standards and assessments review process).
  • The resolution is a confirmation action (non‑binding policy instrument) rather than substantive education legislation.
  • Final action and vote: adopted unanimously (38‑0). The resolution was read and adopted in the Senate and subsequently reported/enrolled per the Senate’s procedural steps; the Clerk was instructed to provide copies to the appointee and the Governor.

Practical impact

This resolution is primarily administrative/confirmatory. Its practical effect is to permit VanHoose, as the social‑studies teacher representative, to participate fully in the committee’s review of K‑12 standards and assessment processes. Committee work can influence future recommendations on curriculum standards, assessment design, and related implementation matters during his term (through October 8, 2028).

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

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