159.180 Parents responsible for children's violations. Every parent, guardian, or custodian of a child residing in any school district in this state is legally responsible for any violation of KRS 159.010 to 159.170 by the child. Before any proceedings are instituted against the parent, guardian, or custodian for violation of KRS 159.010 to 159.170, a written notice of the violation shall be served on the person by the director of pupil personnel, and one (1) day shall be given for the termination of the violation. After such notice, if the violation is continu ed or if the provisions of KRS 159.010 to 159.170 are again violated during the school term by the child, no further notice shall be necessary and the parent or guardian shall be punishable as provided in KRS 159.990. A notice by certified mail, return rec eipt requested, or by personal service by the director of pupil personnel shall be a legal notice. Effective: July 13, 1990 History: Repealed and reenacted 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 476, Pt. V, sec. 415, effective July 13, 1990. -- Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 114, s ec. 23, effective July 15, 1980. -- Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 315, sec. 16. -- Amended 1966 Ky. Acts ch. 89, sec. 4. 476, Pt. V, sec. 415, effective July 13, 1990. -- Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 114, s ec. 23, effective July 15, 1980. -- Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 315, sec. 16. -- Amended 1966 Ky. Acts ch. 89, sec. 4. - - Amended 1958 Ky. Acts ch. 126, sec. 16. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 4434 -17.
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