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House Bill 389

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Last Action 01/28/26: 3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
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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Actions

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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)

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: 1/28/2026 5:10 PM (EST)