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HB104

School Cooperation with Patriotic Organizations Act

Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 10:26 AM

In one sentence

This law requires school superintendents in Kentucky to allow certain patriotic youth groups recognized by federal law to share information about their programs on school property at least once each year.

Defines eligible organizations as those listed in U.S. Code Title 36 that serve youth with educational, civic, character-building, patriotic, or moral programs without disrupting classes.
Allows these organizations to ask the superintendent for permission to give oral or printed information about their group and how it supports student interests on school grounds.
Requires superintendents to schedule at least one opportunity per year at each school for representatives of an organization to present this information.
Permits presentations in classrooms, during lunchtime, or at special assemblies as approved by the superintendent.
Allows organizations to hand out printed materials to every student if they pay for printing costs.

School superintendents who must approve and schedule these visits.
Patriotic youth groups identified in U.S. Code Title 36 that offer programs to youth.
Students in Kentucky school districts who receive the information or presentations.

The law does not specify exact days or times for the presentations, leaving that choice to the superintendent.
It is unclear if students or parents have a right to opt out of receiving this information based on the text provided.

Plain language

Organization: A group listed in federal law (U.S. Code Title 36) that serves youth with educational, civic, character-building, patriotic, or moral programs without disrupting the school day.
Superintendent: The head administrator of a school district who approves when and how these groups can visit schools to share information.

Official record

Source attached

AN ACT relating to school cooperation with patriotic organizations.