Opinion – Lindsey Tichenor: Lawmakers, governor agree — we will make sure SB 181 clear, effective – Knowhere News

Middlesboro Schools to use ParentSquare for student communication

The Middlesboro Board of Education voted to use ParentSquare as the application for all communication between school staff and students during their June meeting. Austin Jones gave a presentation to the board about the features of ParentSquare as well as SB 181, which requires all school districts in Kentucky to have a system in place that makes all communication with students traceable and recorded so it can be pulled up at the request of paren…

Opinion – Lindsey Tichenor: Lawmakers, governor agree — we will make sure SB 181 clear, effective – Knowhere News

Legislators have been questioned on the implementation and general necessity of Senate Bill 181, which passed 137-0 and was signed into law by the governor in April. The law mandates that volunteers and school employees communicate directly with pupils via district-approved, traceable platforms that parents can view and keep an eye on. Parents can opt in by giving their written approval if they would rather communicate in other ways. This law, w…

Christian County Schools Working To Comply With Senate Bill 181

Christian County Schools is working to implement new regulations to ensure district employees and students comply with the requirements of Senate Bill 181. Superintendent Chris Bentzel says it is important for students and staff to communicate in a responsible manner. [audio mp3="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2352/2025/07/09142009/Wireready_07-09-2025-14-20-08_A116_20250709141602962-1.mp3"] click to download audi…

All Lawmakers and the Governor Agreed: SB 181 is necessary. We will make sure it's clear and effective

By Sen. Lindsey Tichenor Now that Senate Bill 181 is in effect, having passed 137-0 and been signed into law by the Governor in April, lawmakers have received questions about its implementation and overall necessity. The law requires school staff and volunteers to use traceable, district-approved platforms for direct communication with students—tools that parents can […]

Lindsey Tichenor: Lawmakers, governor agree - we will make sure SB 181 clear, effective - NKyTribune

Now that Senate Bill 181 is in effect, having passed 137-0 and been signed into law by the Governor in April, lawmakers have received questions about its implementation and overall necessity. The law requires school staff and volunteers to use traceable, district-approved platforms for direct communication with students — tools that parents can access and monitor. If parents prefer alternative forms of communication, they may opt in by providing…