A RESOLUTION recognizing January 2026 as Kentucky Mentorship Month.
SR39 is a Senate resolution recognizing January 2026 as Kentucky Mentorship Month. The resolution states that mentorship supports the personal, academic, and professional development of young people by offering guidance, encouragement, and positive role models, and it highlights research linking mentoring to better school outcomes, postsecondary education, workforce readiness, stable employment, and civic engagement.
The resolution also emphasizes the broader community value of mentorship, describing it as a way to strengthen families, connect generations, and reinforce values such as responsibility, service, and perseverance. It specifically names educators, employers, faith leaders, volunteers, schools, businesses, and community groups as important sources of mentorship, and it encourages Kentuckians to support and participate in mentoring opportunities for youth.
SR39 does not change Kentucky statutes or create regulatory requirements. Its legal effect is ceremonial and declaratory: it designates January 2026 as Kentucky Mentorship Month, recognizes organizations and individuals who mentor youth, and encourages public participation in mentoring efforts. The resolution may help elevate awareness of youth development, education, workforce training, and community-based mentoring initiatives across the Commonwealth.
The sentiment around the resolution appears strongly positive and noncontroversial. The bill was adopted by voice vote, indicating broad agreement and no recorded opposition in the available history. The language of the resolution is celebratory and supportive, framing mentorship as beneficial to youth, families, communities, and Kentucky’s long-term economic and civic health.
No notable points of contention are reflected in the bill text, voting history, or available discussion materials. Because the measure is a commemorative resolution rather than a policy bill, there is no apparent dispute over funding, mandates, or statutory changes. The only substantive emphasis is on the importance of mentorship for youth facing barriers to opportunity, but this is presented as a shared policy value rather than a contested issue.