KRS 159.180: Parents responsible for children's violations.

Every parent, guardian, or custodian of a child residing in any school district in this state

is legally responsible for any violation of KRS 159.010 to 159.170 by the child. Before

any proceedings are instituted against the parent, guardian, or custodian for violation of

KRS 159.010 to 159.170, a written notice of the violation shall be served on the person

by the director of pupil personnel, and one (1) day shall be given for the termination of

the violation. After such notice, if the violation is continu ed or if the provisions of KRS

159.010 to 159.170 are again violated during the school term by the child, no further

notice shall be necessary and the parent or guardian shall be punishable as provided in

KRS 159.990. A notice by certified mail, return rec eipt requested, or by personal service

by the director of pupil personnel shall be a legal notice.