OFFICE OF THE UNIVERSITY GENERAL COUNSEL Academic Services #539 | 400 East Main Street Frankfort, KY 40601 | (502) 597-5945 KYSU.EDU

January 14, 2026

Hon. Stephen West, Co-Chair Interim

Joint Committee on Education

702 Capital Avenue Annex Room 228 Frankfort, KY 40601

Hon. Scott Lewis, Co-Chair

Interim Joint Committee on Education

702 Capital Avenue Annex Room 367B Frankfort, KY 40601

James Tipton, Co-Chair

Interim Joint Committee on Education

702 Capital Avenue Annex Room 313 Frankfort, KY 40601

Office of the Attorney General

Kentucky State Capitol 700 Capital Avenue, Suite 118 Frankfort, KY 40601

SENT VIA EMAIL: steve.west@kylegislaure.gov scott.lewis@kylegislaure.gov james.tipton@kylegislaure.gov; christopher.thacker@ky.gov; lindsey.keiser@ky.gov

Dear Members of the Legislative Research Commission and Attorney General Coleman:

On behalf of Kentucky State University (“University”), and in accordance with Kentucky’s Act Relating to Initiatives Regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (the “Act”), enclosed is a supplemental report of the University detailing its compliance with the Act. Please refer to the Interim Joint Committee on Education, as appropriate.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Nicole M Sergent

Nicole M. Sergent

General Counsel