FRANKFORT, Ky. —

A range of bills and resolutions enacted by the Kentucky legislature this session will become law on Friday.

Here are just some:

SB 73: Creates new penalties for sexual extortion, particularly cases involving minors, and establishes prevention tools and victim protocols.

HB 208: Requires local school boards to create policies prohibiting cell phones in classrooms, which JCPS has already implemented.

SB 181: Requires school communication systems to track staff-student messaging and mandates parent alerts.

Another bill taking effect on June 27 is HB 4.

This law ends diversity, equity and inclusion at public universities.

The bill faced opposition earlier this year, with opponents arguing it undermines equitable environments.

During a Wednesday press conferen

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