Definition of "character education."
KRS 158.005
in effect158.005. Definition of "character education."
As used in KRS Chapters 156 and 158, unless the context requires otherwise, "character education" means instructional strategies and curricula that:
(1) Instill and promote core values and qualities of good character in students including altruism, citizenship, courtesy, honesty, human worth, justice, knowledge, respect, responsibility, and self-discipline;
(2) Reflect the values of parents, teachers, and local communities; and
(3) Improve the ability of students to make moral and ethical decisions in their lives.
Effective: July 14, 2000
History: Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 162, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2000.
Source: Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (legislature.ky.gov)URL: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=3416Fetched: 10/20/2026