{"data":{"id":"us-ky/krs-159.180","jurisdiction":"us-ky","citation":"KRS 159.180","heading":"Parents responsible for children's violations.","body":"Every parent, guardian, or custodian of a child residing in any school district in this state\nis legally responsible for any violation of KRS 159.010 to 159.170 by the child. Before\nany proceedings are instituted against the parent, guardian, or custodian for violation of\nKRS 159.010 to 159.170, a written notice of the violation shall be served on the person\nby the director of pupil personnel, and one (1) day shall be given for the termination of\nthe violation. After such notice, if the violation is continu ed or if the provisions of KRS\n159.010 to 159.170 are again violated during the school term by the child, no further\nnotice shall be necessary and the parent or guardian shall be punishable as provided in\nKRS 159.990. A notice by certified mail, return rec eipt requested, or by personal service\nby the director of pupil personnel shall be a legal notice.","path":["KRS Chapter 159"],"source_url":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=3646","current_through":"Includes enactments through the 2026 Regular Session","vintage":"09/05/2026","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T20:51:07Z","sha256":"4c35494708aff2637ecb938af83cd3aa615058b9844ee94f295d28f1f4157084","source_id":"us-ky","stale":false,"prev":"us-ky/krs-159.170","next":"us-ky/krs-159.190"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}