KY SB240

Establishes student rights to practice or not practice any religion in public schools, be free from discrimination based on religious beliefs, and be free from school-sponsored religious teachings, prayers, displays, and messaging

Prohibits school official-led prayer, religious instruction including creationism and intelligent design in curriculum, required reading of religious texts (except for academic study), and school-sponsored religious displays such as the Ten Commandments and religious symbols

Requires school districts to establish formal grievance procedures by November 1, 2026, with complaints acknowledged within 7 days, investigations initiated within 14 days, and written determinations within 40 days

Creates private right of action allowing students or parents to sue for declaratory, monetary, and injunctive relief within 2 years of alleged violations, with sovereign immunity waived and attorney's fees available to prevailing plaintiffs

Repeals existing Kentucky laws requiring Bible reading in schools (KRS 158.170), permitting teaching of Biblical creation theory alongside evolution (KRS 158.177), and mandating Ten Commandments displays (KRS 158.178), and removes requirements for daily Lord's Prayer recitation and "In God We Trust" displays