Kentucky bills · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky HB 389
AN ACT relating to reading and writing in schools.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
No sponsor recorded.
Summary
Official abstract published by the Kentucky legislature· Summary of Original Version
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 House | Pass | pass | Set your home in Kentucky to see |
Actions
- Mar 18, 2026 · Senate
to Education (S) - Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
to Committee on Committees (S) - Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
received in Senate - Jan 28, 2026 · House
3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute (1) - Jan 22, 2026 · House
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 23, 2026 - Jan 22, 2026 · House
2nd reading, to Rules - Jan 21, 2026 · House
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) - Jan 20, 2026 · House
to Primary and Secondary Education (H) - Jan 14, 2026 · House
to Committee on Committees (H) - Jan 14, 2026 · House
introduced in House