Bill Sponsor
Kentucky House Bill 389
Session 2026RS
AN ACT relating to reading and writing in schools.
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Passed House on Jan 28, 2026
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Bill Number
389
State
Kentucky
Session
2026RS
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House Votes (1)
checkPassed on January 28, 2026
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Summary
Amend KRS 158.307 to define "dysgraphia"; require the department to annually update the dyslexia toolkit; require the toolkit to include guidance on dysgraphia and strategies and other resources to be used for students displaying dyslexia and dysgraphia; require universal screeners and diagnostic tools be approved by the department; require each district to use evidence-based instructional strategies to provide intervention services; require school districts to report data to the department; amend KRS 164.304 to require postsecondary institutions offering teacher preparation programs include instruction on the application and implementation of a multitiered system of supports by the 2027-2028 school year.
Documents (1)
Actions (9)
01/29/2026
Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
01/29/2026
Senate
received in Senate
01/28/2026
House
3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
01/22/2026
House
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 23, 2026
01/22/2026
House
2nd reading, to Rules
01/21/2026
House
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
01/20/2026
House
to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
01/14/2026
House
to Committee on Committees (H)
01/14/2026
House
introduced in House
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Record Created
Jan 14, 2026 10:40:34 PM
Record Updated
Jan 29, 2026 10:42:56 PM