Protecting, supporting and listening to Kentucky s kids is the focus of Children s Advocacy Week. As events at the Capitol in Frankfort wrap up, advocates have outlined critical policy recommendations they say will help shape better lives for kids. Alicia Whatley, policy and advocacy director for Kentucky Youth Advocates, pointed to House Bill 275, aimed at reducing the risk of child sexual abuse and exploitation by mandating that all schools cannot enter into nondisclosure agreements about misconduct involving minors or students. .
With the 2024 Kentucky legislative session well underway in Frankfort, advocates across the Commonwealth are joining together to lift kids’ voices during Children’s Advocacy Week. They are advocat
“. the glaring omission in the House budget proposal is a dedicated raise for public school educators,” Kentucky Education Association President Eddie Campbell said.
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By Jasmine DemersLouisville Public MediaThe rate of children in Kentucky’s foster care system who are reunited with their families has been steadily declining for years and now it’s the