HB 389

Kentucky House of Representatives bill in Session 26RS.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: March 18, 2026.

AN ACT relating to reading and writing in schools.

Bill ID KY-26RS-HB-389
Session 26RS
Status passed_lower
Committee Education
House of Representatives passed_lower 2026-03-18
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."

Sponsor
Samara Heavrin
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-14 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-18 Status passed_lower
2026-03-18 Latest Action 03/18/26: to Education (S)
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