Summary of Original Version

Amend KRS 610.030 to provide that a diversion agreement shall require that a child refrain from conduct that constitutes cause for suspension or expulsion from school; provide that for a child against whom a complaint alleging beyond the control of the school has been filed, the diversion agreement shall require that if the child is suspended or expelled during the diversion, the child will immediately be considered to have failed diversion and be referred to the county attorney for formal court action; repeal KRS 635.020 regarding the creation of the family accountability, intervention, and response teams; amend various sections to conform.

Summary of Amendment: Senate Committee Substitute 1

Summary Retain original provisions, except amend KRS 610.030 to provide that for a child against whom a complaint alleging beyond the control of the school has been filed, the diversion agreement shall require that if the child is suspended or expelled during the diversion and the county attorney determines that the child had adequate opportunity to engage in any available services referred by the court-designated worker, the child will immediately be considered to have failed diversion and be referred to the county attorney for formal court action; remove the requirement that the court-designated worker report to the court when there is no action implemented within 30 days after the child enters into a diversion agreement.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 17.125, 158.135, 200.505, 200.509, 605.030, 605.130, 610.030
Senate Committee Substitute 1: 17.125, 158.135, 200.505, 200.509, 605.030, 605.130, 610.030
Current: 17.125, 158.135, 200.505, 200.509, 605.030, 605.130, 610.030