Kentucky Administrative Regulations Title 739 - KENTUCKY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
Here’s an overview of Title 739 – Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) within the Kentucky Administrative Regulations (KAR):
📘 Structure of Title 739
Chapter 1 – Board of Regents
Covers governance and oversight of KCTCS by its Board of Regents.
Includes regulations such as:
739 KAR 1:030 – Annual audit requirement, mandating independent audits of accounting controls in compliance with KRS 164A.560 et seq. (law.cornell.edu, apps.legislature.ky.gov)
739 KAR 1:050 and other sections governing chartered affiliates, corporate entities, and governance procedures.
Chapter 2 – Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education
Implements firefighting training and standards under the Kentucky Fire Commission, administrated by KCTCS.
Key sections:
739 KAR 2:010–2:160, including:
2:020 – Education incentive
2:030 – Firefighter training facility grants
2:040 – Survivor benefits
2:050 – Volunteer department aid
2:060 – Certification and qualifications for fire & emergency services instructors (detailed requirements for Levels I, II, Live Fire Instructors, renewal, suspension, and reinstatement)—last updated March 7, 2025 (apps.legislature.ky.gov, regulations.justia.com)
2:100 – Volunteer firefighter requirements
2:110 – Acceptance of out-of-state/military training
2:160 – Reimbursement for line-of-duty stress injury treatment
📅 Updates & Version Info
Both Chapters are current as of March 2025, with Chapter 1 last revised on March 7, 2025, and Chapter 2 containing updates reflecting that timeframe .
KCTCS is overseen at the state level and subject to periodic quarterly updates, as confirmed by Cornell Law’s snapshot of the Title (law.cornell.edu).
🧭 Where to Access & Reference
Official source: Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (apps.legislature.ky.gov).
Alternative secondary sources like Justia and Cornell are available, but the LRC site is the most authoritative (apps.legislature.ky.gov).
✅ Summary & Key Takeaways
Title 739 governs both the governance of KCTCS (Chapter 1) and its responsibilities in firefighting training and administration (Chapter 2).
Chapter 2 has extensive regulations, especially Section 2:060, which outlines certification/renewal criteria for fire service instructors.
Title 739 is actively maintained with the latest updates in early March 2025.
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