House Bill 91, often referred to as the "Bullying Bill," was passed during the 2008 legislative session. The legislation requires the Kentucky Department of Education to provide guidance to local school districts to assist with the implementation at the local level. Additionally, the legislation requires that a "model policy" be provided to school districts to assist with implementation.
The Dropout Prevention Branch in KDE has prepared a guidance document for HB 91 , including a set of model policies. This information is currently available on the KDE website (front page) at www.education.ky.gov. Should you have questions about the new legislation or need assistance, please contact the Dropout Prevention Branch at 502-564-4772. The following members of the Dropout Prevention Branch are also available by email to assist you:
Jamie Keene James.Keene@education.ky.gov
Libby Taylor Libby.Taylor@education.ky.gov
Nijel Clayton Nijel.Clayton@education.ky.gov