SB 68 Action Alert

Protect Physical Education & Activity –

Fix SB 68!

KYSHAPE Members,

Senate Bill 68 has passed the Senate, and now it’s in the hands of the House. While conversations with key legislators indicate a willingness to make improvements, it is critical that we take action now to ensure these changes happen before the bill passes their chamber.

We need your help to contact your House representative TODAY and urge them to support changes to strengthen physical education and physical activity in Kentucky schools rather than weaken them.

🔴 What’s at Stake?

• Kentucky already ranks among the lowest states in physical education requirements and policies.
• SB 68, in its current form, has unintended consequences that could further deprioritize PE and physical activity in schools.
• With 73% of Kentuckians under 25 unable to qualify for military service due to poor health and some of the highest chronic disease rates in the nation, we must ensure schools provide quality PE and PA opportunities.

✅ What Needs to Change?

We are advocating for critical improvements to SB 68, including:
✔ Requiring comprehensive PE & activity assessments in all schools, conducted by the District Assessment Coordinator, not the Food Service Director.
✔ Including assessment findings in school improvement plans to ensure real progress on student wellness.
✔ Maintaining accountability & transparency so districts prioritize student health.

Read our full SB 68 position statement here: https://kyshape.org/oppose-sb-68/

📢 How Can You Help?

📩 Email Your House Representative NOW! Every voice matters!

COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES:

David Osborne David.Osborne@kylegislature.gov 

David Meade David.Meade@kylegislature.gov

Lindsey Burke lindsey.burke@kylegislature.gov 

Al Gentry Al.Gentry@kylegislature.gov 

Suzanne Miles Suzanne.Miles@kylegislature.gov 

Jason Nemes Jason.Nemes@kylegislature.gov 

Steven Rudy Steven.Rudy@kylegislature.gov 

Pamela Stevenson Pamela.Stevenson@kylegislature.gov

Even if your representative is not on the Committee on Committees, they will vote on this bill soon. We need them to hear from you before it’s too late.

🔍 Find Your Legislator and Email Contact Here:
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/findyourlegislator/findyourlegislator.html

💬 What to Say?

• Introduce yourself as a constituent and KYSHAPE member.
• Express concern that SB 68, in its current form, weakens PE and physical activity in schools.
• Ask them to support changes that strengthen PE and PA by ensuring comprehensive assessments, inclusion in school improvement plans, and accountability in reporting.
• Share why PE and physical activity matter for student success, health, and the future of Kentucky.

📌 Time is Running Out – Act Now!

This is our chance to make real improvements before SB 68 moves forward. Please take 5 minutes today to send an email and help ensure Kentucky schools prioritize student health.

Thank you for your commitment to making Kentucky a healthier place for our students!

KYSHAPE Leadership