Press Releases

Open Letter Reminding Schools of Student Free Speech Rights

Students have free speech rights too! We wrote to Kentucky schools reminding them of their obligations to allow all students to express themselves.

Statement Regarding New Classroom Censorship Law, Senate Bill 1

Kentucky lawmakers overrode Governor Beshear's veto of SB1, enacting a law that will censor classroom discussions and threaten teachers with criminal penalties.

Statement on New Law to Ban Trans Girls from Girls' Sports, Senate Bill 83

The Kentucky General Assembly overrode Governor Beshear's veto of Senate Bill 83 to ban trans girls from girls' sports. SB83 is rooted in hate and unconstitutional.

Statement Regarding New Law to Require School Police, House Bill 63

This new law will require a police officer be stationed at every school campus in Kentucky. This will disproportionately send children of color and with disabilities into the criminal legal system.

Statement on Veto of SB83, Ban on Trans Girls in Girls' Sports

Governor Beshear today vetoed Senate Bill 83, which would ban trans girls from girls' sports. SB83 is rooted in hate and unconstitutional.

Statement Regarding Veto of Senate Bill 1, Classroom Censorship Bill

Governor Beshear vetoed Senate Bill 1, a bill to censor honest classroom discussions and whitewash history.

Statement on Final Passage of House Bill 9 to Divert Public Dollars from Public Schools

HB9 would divert public school dollars into unaccountable charter schools that could deny students access based on race, religion, sexual orientation, or ability.

Statement on Final Passage of SB83 to Ban Trans Girls from Girls' Sports

The Senate today granted final passage to Senate Bill 83 to ban trans girls from girls' sports. SB83 is rooted in hate and unconstitutional.

Statement Regarding House Passage of Trans Athlete Ban, SB83

SB83 would ban trans girls from girls' sports. This hateful bill is unconstitutional and a solution in search of a non-existent problem.