26RS HB 389

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Last Action	01/14/26: to Committee on Committees (H)
Title	AN ACT relating to reading and writing in schools.
Bill Documents	Introduced
Bill Request Number	1735
Sponsors	S. Heavrin, T. Bojanowski, C. Aull, R. Duvall, K. Jackson, S. Lewis, S. McPherson, S. Riley, 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