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Kentucky · Snapshot 09/05/2026

KRS 158.164: Building lockdown procedures -- Practice.

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  1. KRS Chapter 158

(1) As used in this section, "building lockdown" means to restrict the mobility of

building occupants to maintain their safety and care.

(2) Each local board of education shall require the school council or, if none exists, the

principal in each public school building in its jurisdiction to establish procedures to

perform a building lockdown, including protective measures to be taken during and

immediately following the lockdown. Local law enforcement agencies shall be

invited to assist in establishing lockdown procedures.

(3) Students, certified staff, and classified staff shall be informed annually of building

lockdown procedures.

(4) A building lockdown practice shall be held at least twice during each school year,

with at least one (1) practice being held within the first thirty (30) instructional days

of the school year and one (1) practice being held during the month of January.

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