disclose his or her biological sex for the purpose of maintaining separate living facilities for members of a single biological sex.
The University is in compliance with this provision. The University does not solicit or compel statements from applicants regarding their views on protected characteristics.
The Office of University Counsel has worked with Admissions, Scholarships, and Human Resources to review legacy solicitations and amend evaluation procedures to ensure compliance and prevent potential differential or preferential treatment. While some applications must request demographic data for federal reporting purposes, the University is actively working with its software vendors to ensure the disclosure of such data is optional for applicants.
Ongoing and Future Compliance Strategies In addition to ongoing annual training, HB4-related questions and certifications will be added to the University's Annual Disclosure Form, which must be completed each year by all University employees. These additions will be made on or before December 1, 2025. All new/incoming University Deans and Vice Presidents will be required to complete comprehensive HB4 training and sign an HB4 compliance attestation as a part of the onboarding process.
KRS 164.2895(1)(j): An institution shall not...[r]equire any student to enroll in or complete an academic course of which the primary purpose is to indoctrinate participants with a discriminatory concept.
The University is in compliance with this provision. While students may be required to take certain courses to meet accreditation standards for a specific degree, they are free to choose from a wide range of courses to satisfy general education requirements.
As a part of the HB4 compliance process, the Academic Affairs Office reviewed University policies, procedures, programs, and trainings to ensure compliance with HB4. Representatives from the Office of the Provost and Faculty Affairs served as members of this work group and received extensive training. This training included guidance on how to distinguish between instruction and indoctrination. Moreover, all University Deans have signed written attestations confirming their understanding of and adherence to relevant state law requirements.
In addition to ongoing annual training, HB4-related questions and certifications will be added to the University's Annual Disclosure Form, which must be completed each year by all University employees. These additions will be made on or before December 1, 2025. Also, all new/incoming University Deans and Vice Presidents will be required to complete comprehensive HB4 training and sign an HB4 compliance attestation as a part of the onboarding process.
KRS 164.2895(1)(k): An institution shall not...[r]equire or incentivize students, faculty, or staff to attend a diversity, equity, and inclusion training.