School boards of any school district subject to KRS 157.200 to 157.290, shall establish and maintain special educational programs for exceptional children and youth who are residents of their school district, or contract for programs as may be authorized by KRS 157.280.

Effective: July 15, 2026

History: Amended 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 196, sec. 6, effective July 15, 2026. -- Repealed and reenacted 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 476, Pt. V, sec. 378, effective July 13, 1990. -- Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 119, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1982. -- Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 286, sec. 5, effective July 15, 1980. -- Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 155, sec. 82, effective June 17, 1978. -- Amended 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 169, sec. 3. -- Amended 1956 Ky. Acts ch. 162, sec. 2. -- Created 1948 Ky. Acts ch. 4, sec. 4.