Bill allows disaster days for schools impacted by December tornadoes
The bill waives missed days between Dec. 13, 2021 and Jan. 14, 2022.
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The bill waives missed days between Dec. 13, 2021 and Jan. 14, 2022.
Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bill 397 into law Thursday, excusing up to 15 days of attendance for schools impacted by the December tornado outbreak.
Janet Throgmorton has been named the next principal of Graves County High School. The GCHS School-Based Decision Making Council met Monday to make the announcement.
The Kentucky Department of Education has $30 million available to reimburse school districts for recovery costs impacted by the December 2021 tornadoes, but at least one impacted school district is seeking more guidance on how to use the funding.
District leaders are worried storm-related population losses will cost them state funding. They’re asking lawmakers for help.