# KRS § 158.010: 158.010 Uniform school system to be maintained -- Variations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXIII_C158_S158.010

## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 158.010
- **Heading:** 158.010 Uniform school system to be maintained -- Variations
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title XIII / Chapter 158 / Section 158.010

## Text

158.010 Uniform school system to be maintained -- Variations.

(1) A uniform system of common schools shall be maintained in Kentucky.

(2) Local school districts may, with approval of local boards of education, provide

special programs and services to one (1) or more areas of the district in contrast to

other areas where the variation is a reasonable one based on an attempt to equalize

the education progress of the students within the district.

## Nearby sections

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