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State releases annual School Safety Report By Kelly Foreman Frankfort, KY - On August 26, 2026, Kentucky has released the 2025-2026 School Safety Risk Assessment Report (PDF). The Office of the State School Security Marshal is required by law to conduct annual unannounced visits to all public schools to verify compliance with state-mandated security measures. The newly released report shows that schools are complying with statutorily mandated access control requirements regarding electronic-locking front doors, surveillance, locked classroom doors, classroom window coverings and a threat-assessment team. "The dedication of Kentucky's public-school teachers, staff and school resource officers is evident in the fact that nearly all of our schools are following requirements and putting the safety and security of our students first," Gov. Andy Beshear said. "Our commonwealth's future is secure because of their work inside the classroom as well as their work to create that safe learning environment all our kids deserve." The report shows that 937 school resource officers (SROs) are now protecting public school campuses in Kentucky, as required by House Bill 63. This is nearly 100 more SROs since the start of the previous school year and a 130% increase since the Beshear-Coleman administration took office in 2019. "Our Kentucky school professionals diligently work together as a team with the Office of the State School Security Marshal to create and maintain safe schools," said State School Security Marshal Shannon West. "I could not be happier with the effort we see year after year to provide the safest campuses and strongest relationships between educators and public safety partners." Kentuckians are encouraged to report information that may cause harm to schools to the STOP! Tipline at 866-393-6659 or safeschools.ky.gov. For additional resources on how to further protect children, watch this video on the Handle with Care Program. This story was posted on 2026-08-28 10:36:05
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