HARDIN COUNTY, Kentucky — Hardin County Schools is entering its second full week of school, and when it comes to communication between students and teachers this year, things are looking a little different for districts across the commonwealth.

This is the first year that teachers, coaches, and volunteers can only communicate with their Hardin County students through an app on their phone.

Restrictions on district communication comes from Kentucky Senate Bill 181 , an effort to prevent child sexual abuse by making communication more secure through traceable apps.

Hardin County has implemented a district-wide software called Rooms, where teachers and coaches can send secure messages and reminders directly to students and their parents.

Credit: Alex Dederer/WHAS11 Hardin County Schoo

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