HB187
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HB 187 (BR 243) - A. Wuchner, M. Prunty, L. Belcher, J. Blanton, D. Graham, M. Hart, J. Sims Jr, S. Wells
AN ACT relating to dyslexia.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define "dyslexia" and "qualified dyslexia screening tool"; require the Department of Education to make available a dyslexia toolkit that includes guidance on the instruction of students displaying characteristics of dyslexia; require the Department of Education to collaborate with the Kentucky Collaborative Center for Literacy Development to update professional development for teachers related to dyslexia; require each local board of education to develop policies for identifying and assisting students in kindergarten through grade three with dyslexia and other learning disabilities; require school districts to report data to the Department of Education regarding dyslexia screening and results; require teacher preparation programs to include instruction on dyslexia; require the commissioner of education to select three school districts to serve as dynamic laboratories of learning. Amend KRS 158.305 to revise the definition of "dyslexia"; require local boards of education to develop policies related to the implementation of response-to-intervention; require the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics, to report to the Interim Joint Committees on Education and Health and Welfare by November 30 of each year regarding school districts' implementation of response-to-intervention.
AMENDMENTS
HCS1/FN - Retain original provisions, remove the definition of "qualified dyslexia screening tool", define "evidence-based"; require the Department of Education to collaborate with the Education Professional Standards Board and the Council on Postsecondary Education in lieu of the Kentucky Collaborative Center for Literacy Development; remove the title of "dynamic laboratories of learning" from the department's study project; remove KRS 158.305, may be cited as the Ready to Read Act.
HCA1( J. Carney ) - Make title amendment.
SCS1 - Retain original provisions, remove the definition of "qualified dyslexia screening tool", and define "evidence-based"; require the Department of Education to collaborate with the Education Professional Standards Board and the Council on Postsecondary Education in lieu of the Kentucky Collaborative Center for Literacy Development; provide that local boards may adopt policies regarding dyslexia; remove the title of "dynamic laboratories of learning" from the department's study project; may be cited as the Ready to Read Act.
HCA1( J. Carney ) - Make title amendment.
SCS1 - Retain original provisions, remove the definition of "qualified dyslexia screening tool", and define "evidence-based"; require the Department of Education to collaborate with the Education Professional Standards Board and the Council on Postsecondary Education in lieu of the Kentucky Collaborative Center for Literacy Development; provide that local boards may adopt policies regarding dyslexia; remove the title of "dynamic laboratories of learning" from the department's study project; may be cited as the Ready to Read Act.
Jan 11, 2018 - introduced in House
Jan 17, 2018 - to Education (H)
Feb 15, 2018 - posted in committee
Feb 20, 2018 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) and committee amendment (1-title)
Feb 21, 2018 - 2nd reading, to Rules
Feb 22, 2018 - recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
Mar 08, 2018 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H); to Rules (H)
Mar 12, 2018 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Mar 13, 2018 - 3rd reading, passed 89-0 with Committee Substitute & committee amendment (1-title)
Mar 14, 2018 - received in Senate
Mar 15, 2018 - to Education (S)
Mar 20, 2018 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
Mar 21, 2018 - 2nd reading, to Rules
Mar 22, 2018 - posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 22, 2018; 3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute (1); received in House; to Rules (H); taken from Rules (H); posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute; House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute; passed 87-0
Mar 27, 2018 - enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor
Apr 02, 2018 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 88)