HB 389 KY

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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.

• S. Heavrin Republican · primary
• T. Bojanowski Democratic · primary
• C. Aull Democratic · primary
• B. Chester-Burton Democratic · primary
• A. Donworth Democratic · primary
• R. Duvall Republican · primary
• A. Gentry Democratic · primary
• D. Grossberg Democratic · primary
• K. Jackson Republican · primary
• S. Lewis Republican · primary
• S. McPherson Republican · primary
• S. Riley Republican · primary
• S. Stalker Democratic · primary
• P. Stevenson Democratic · primary
• J. Tipton Republican · primary
• T. Truett Republican · primary

1. Jan 14, 2026 introduced in House · lower
2. Jan 14, 2026 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower
3. Jan 20, 2026 to Primary and Secondary Education (H) · lower
4. Jan 21, 2026 reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) · lower
5. Jan 22, 2026 2nd reading, to Rules · lower
6. Jan 22, 2026 posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 23, 2026 · lower
7. Jan 28, 2026 3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute (1) · lower
8. Jan 29, 2026 received in Senate · upper
9. Jan 29, 2026 to Committee on Committees (S) · upper
10. Mar 18, 2026 to Education (S) · upper