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SR 219

Commending South Quay Baptist Church.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Emily Jordan

Confirms Leigh Amber Snell’s reappointment to the Education Professional Standards Board through June 29, 2027, ensuring middle school teacher representation.

Bill text as passed Senate (SR219ER)
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Bill Summary · SR 219

Summary — SR 219 (Senate Resolution 219)

Purpose

SR 219 is a Senate resolution confirming the reappointment of Leigh Amber Snell to the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB). The resolution formally approves a gubernatorial reappointment made by Executive Order 2024-472 and completes the statutory confirmation process required under KRS 161.028.

Background

  • Governor Andy Beshear reappointed Leigh Amber Snell on July 11, 2024 by Executive Order 2024-472.
  • The reappointment is subject to confirmation by the Kentucky Senate under KRS 161.028.
  • Leigh Amber Snell is appointed to represent middle school teachers on the EPSB.
  • The reappointment term expires June 29, 2027.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: The Senate confirms the reappointment of Leigh Amber Snell to the Education Professional Standards Board.
  • Section 2: Directs the Clerk of the Senate to forward a copy of the adopted resolution and notice of its adoption to:
    • Leigh Amber Snell of Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky; and
    • Governor Andy Beshear (State Capitol, Room 100, Frankfort, KY 40601).

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary: Leigh Amber Snell (appointee) — her membership on the EPSB is confirmed through June 29, 2027.
  • Institutional: Education Professional Standards Board — maintains representation for middle school teachers on the board.
  • Stakeholders: Kentucky public schools, teachers (particularly middle school educators), and others affected by EPSB policies (teacher certification, standards, and professional regulation).

Procedural History & Timeline (selected)

  • Governor reappointment: July 11, 2024 (EO 2024-472).
  • Received by Secretary of the Senate: March 4, 2025.
  • Read and adopted by the Senate: March 6, 2025.
  • Posted for passage/consent and recorded adoption: March 28, 2025 — vote recorded as adopted 38–0.
  • Reported enrolled and later filed with the Secretary (April 2025).

Impact and Notes

  • SR 219 is a confirmatory, non‑policy resolution; it does not change EPSB authority or policies. Its principal effect is administrative — securing a confirmed board member to ensure statutory representation of middle school teachers.
  • No direct fiscal impact is indicated.
  • Confirms continuity in EPSB membership through June 29, 2027, which may affect deliberations on teacher certification and professional standards.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsors: Senators Billy Hickman, Nan Orrock, and John F. Curran.
  • Later listed as co‑sponsored by all Senators (filed April 9, 2025).

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

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