Bill to require students who assault teachers to be expelled for a year clears KY House

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: March 25, 2026

Words: 807

Last Updated: 4 months ago


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FRANKFORT — A Kentucky bill that would mandate a year-long expulsion for students who intentionally physically harm a school employee on campus or during a school function has now passed both legislative chambers.

SB 101 progress

Senate Bill 101 applies to students in sixth-12th grades; the suspension would last for at least a year. It passed the House 84-5. All five of the …

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