FRANKFORT, KY. (April 10, 2024) – The following is a statement from Sen. Max Wise, R-Campbellsville, on Senate Bill 2 becoming law without the Governor’s signature.
“I’m so pleased Senate Bill 2, legislation that significantly enhances education through additional school safety measures, will become law in Kentucky. This General Assembly is taking critical steps today that will enhance the safety of our children and teachers through our Kentucky Guardian Program and will provide extra mental health support through enhanced collaboration among mental health professionals.
“SB 2 bolsters the care we give to our young children and enhances the visibility of our schools through a comprehensive and connected mapping data system. This provides a framework for interoperable communication inside and outside the school campus.
“I sincerely thank the Kentucky Center of School Safety for their partnership. By collaborating with students, teachers, superintendents, administrators, and local law enforcement, we will enhance the safety of our schools, which will only improve our educational outcomes.”
Sen. Max Wise, R-Campbellsville, represents the 16th Senate District, including Adair, Allen, Metcalfe, Monroe, and Taylor Counties and eastern Warren County. He is Senate Economic Development, Tourism and Labor Committee chair. Wise also serves as a Senate Education Committee member and is a member of the newly formed Families and Children Committee and Health Services Committee. Additionally, he is an Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee member.
(Angela L. Billings – Director of Communications)