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House Bill 389

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Last Action 03/18/26: to Education (S)
Title AN ACT relating to reading and writing in schools.
Bill Documents Current
Introduced
Bill Request Number 1735
Sponsors S. Heavrin, T. Bojanowski, C. Aull, B. Chester-Burton, A. Donworth, R. Duvall, A. Gentry, D. Grossberg, K. Jackson, S. Lewis, S. McPherson, S. Riley, S. Stalker, P. Stevenson, J. Tipton, T. Truett
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.
Index Headings of Original Version Education, Elementary And Secondary - Dyslexia and dysgraphia, multitiered system of supports
Education, Higher - Educator preparation program, multitiered system of supports, application and implementation
State Agencies - Department of Education, dyslexia toolkit
Teachers - Preparation programs, dyslexia and dysgraphia
Jump to Proposed Amendments House Committee Substitute 1
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01/14/26
  • introduced in House
  • to Committee on Committees (H)
01/20/26
  • to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
01/21/26
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
01/22/26
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
  • posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 23, 2026
01/28/26
  • 3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
01/29/26
  • received in Senate
  • to Committee on Committees (S)
03/18/26
  • to Education (S)

Proposed Amendments

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Amendment House Committee Substitute 1
Summary Retain original provisions; provide that evidence-based strategies that have been proven effective by the department shall be used in intervention services; make technical changes.
Index Headings Education, Elementary And Secondary - Dyslexia, interventions, evidence-based
State Agencies - Department of Education, dyslexia interventions, evidence-based

Last updated: 3/20/2026 3:42 PM (EDT)