STATE BILLKY HB 389ENGROSSED

AN ACT relating to reading and writing in schools.

Commonwealth of Kentucky

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.

Status
Engrossed
Passed its first chamber
Status date
Jan 29, 2026
287 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
KY HB 389 · EngrossedJan 29

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Bill details

Last action
to Education (S) · Mar 18, 2026
Pending committee
Education

Sponsors

SHSamara HeavrinRepresentative · Republican · HD-018Primary sponsor
TBTina BojanowskiRepresentative · Democrat · HD-032
CAChad AullRepresentative · Democrat · HD-079
BCBeverly Chester-BurtonRepresentative · Democrat · HD-044
ADAnne DonworthRepresentative · Democrat · HD-076
RDRobert DuvallRepresentative · Republican · HD-017
AGAlan GentryRepresentative · Democrat · HD-046
DGDaniel GrossbergRepresentative · Democrat · HD-030
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KJKevin JacksonRepresentative · Republican · HD-020
SLScott LewisRepresentative · Republican · HD-014
SMShawn McPhersonRepresentative · Republican · HD-022
SRSteve RileyRepresentative · Republican · HD-023
SSSarah StalkerRepresentative · Democrat · HD-034
PSPamela StevensonRepresentative · Democrat · HD-043
JTJames TiptonRepresentative · Republican · HD-053
TTTimmy TruettRepresentative · Republican · HD-089

Bill history

Newest first.

Mar 18, 2026to Education (S)Senate
Jan 29, 2026to Committee on Committees (S)Senate
Jan 29, 2026received in SenateSenate
Jan 28, 20263rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute (1)House
Jan 22, 2026posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 23, 2026House
Jan 22, 20262nd reading, to RulesHouse
Jan 21, 2026reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)House
Jan 20, 2026to Primary and Secondary Education (H)House
Show 2 earlier actions
Jan 14, 2026to Committee on Committees (H)House
Jan 14, 2026introduced in HouseHouse

Recorded votes

House: Third Reading RCS# 29Jan 28, 2026 · House · 95 yea · 0 nayPassed
House: Veto Override RCS# 29Jan 28, 2026 · House · 95 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Education, Elementary and Secondary
  • Education, Higher
  • State Agencies
  • Teachers

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