Kentucky Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (KRS 61.980-61.988)

Summary

Kentucky Revised Statutes 61.980 through 61.988 establish a standalone state framework for electronic and information technology accessibility, modeled closely on federal Section 508 but enacted as independent Kentucky law. The statutes require state agency websites and electronic information technology to be accessible to individuals with disabilities, with the Commonwealth Office of Technology (COT) setting accessibility standards. Individuals with disabilities may file complaints with COT if unable to access state IT systems; COT investigates and can require remediation. The framework was enacted in 2004 and updated in 2010 to align with WCAG 2.0 guidance.

Scope & Coverage

Sources & References

• Official source →

Notes

KRS 61.980-61.988 is one of the oldest standalone state accessibility statutes, predating most other state enactments. The complaint mechanism is administrative through COT, not a private civil action. primary_url updated from technology.ky.gov/pages/accessibility.aspx (HTTP 404 confirmed) to the official KRS Chapter 61 statute page on the Kentucky Legislature site (HTTP 200, contains KRS 61.980 et seq. links).