Kentucky
Kentucky has many agency programs and contacts that can help your school build a school safety plan. Check out these resources as you develop your plan.
State Programs
Contact Information
State Programs
State Department of Education
The Kentucky Department of Education partners with districts, schools, families, students, business and industry, and communities to provide leadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.
Safe Schools
The Safe Schools Team at the Kentucky Department of Education provides resources for schools, parents, and districts, such as bullying prevention training, suicide prevention training, and Safe Schools data collection in schools.
Website: https://education.ky.gov/school/sdfs/Pages/default.aspx
Quality of School Climate and Safety
The Quality of School Climate and Safety indicator is one of six indicators in Kentucky's accountability system that contribute to the school's or district's overall star rating.
Website: https://education.ky.gov/AA/Acct/Pages/SchClimate.aspx
Safe Schools Program
The Kentucky State Police developed a program aimed at helping all schools respond effectively during an active shooting incident. The program provides four levels of KSP assistance to aid school officials in establishing their own action plans.
Website: https://kentuckystatepolice.org/safe-schools-program/
Training/Exercise
The Kentucky Division of Emergency Management is responsible for coordinating emergency response, relief, and recovery efforts for natural and manmade disasters.