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KY SB124

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matt Nunn

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School districts may establish a policy to annually compensate teachers and employees for unused sick leave days accrued beyond 15 days, at a rate up to 30% of their daily salary, with compensation not counting toward retirement benefits
  • Teachers and employees may use accumulated sick leave for observing religious holidays not included in the school calendar, with sufficient advance notice to the district
  • By July 1, 2030, each school district must establish a policy providing up to 30 paid maternity leave days for employees who give birth, separate from other leave types
  • Sick leave days compensated through the new annual payout program cannot be repurchased by the employee and do not apply to retirement compensation calculations
  • Kentucky Department of Education must annually report to the Legislative Research Commission on districts using the unused sick leave compensation program, including participation numbers and costs

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to sick leave for school district personnel.

Public Officers and Employees

Last Action

floor amendment (1) filed

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/12/2026
Primary and Secondary Education3/10/2026
Committee On Committees2/24/2026
Rules2/20/2026
Education2/11/2026
Committee on Committees1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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