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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in KRS 164.9481, 164.9483, and 164.9485, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1) “Campus” has the same meaning as in 20 U.S.C. sec. 1092(f)(6)(A)(ii) as amended;
(2) “Campus security authority” means campus police, security officers, and any official at a postsecondary education institution who has significant responsibility for student and campus activities, including student discipline, student housing, student judicial affairs, and student life administration. Professional mental health, pastoral, and other licensed counselors when functioning in that capacity are not considered campus security authorities;
(3) “Crime” means any crime listed in 20 U.S.C. sec. 1092(f)(1)(F) as amended;
(4) “Immediately” means before the last fire unit has left the scene in order for the state fire marshal to have the opportunity to speak with fire unit personnel before they leave the scene, but no later than two (2) hours following the time the fire or threat of fire is discovered. In the event of a minor fire to which the local fire officials are not called or do not respond, “immediately” means no later than one (1) hour following the discovery of the fire;
(5) “Noncampus building or property” has the same meaning as in 20 U.S.C. sec. 1092(f)(6)(A)(iii) as amended;
(6) “Postsecondary education institution” means any Kentucky public four (4) year institution or two (2) year community college or technical college that grants a postsecondary education credential, and any private college or university that is licensed by the Council on Postsecondary Education under KRS 164.945 to 164.947; and
(7) “Public property” has the same meaning as in 20 U.S.C. sec. 1092(f)(6)(A)(iv) as amended.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XIII. Education § 164.948.Definitions for KRS 164.9481, 164.9483, and 164.9485 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-xiii-education/ky-rev-st-sect-164-948/
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