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KY HB253
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Tipton
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AI Summary
- By the 2029-2030 school year, all Kentucky public school districts must stop using the "three-cueing system" (MSV) for reading instruction and instead use only scientifically researched, evidence-based curricula focused on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
- The Kentucky Department of Education must establish an approved list of evidence-based reading curricula and interventions, and all interdisciplinary early childhood through grade 5 educators must complete an approved science of reading professional learning program by June 30, 2029
- Postsecondary teacher preparation programs for early childhood and elementary education must provide instruction aligned to the science of reading and are prohibited from teaching the three-cueing system; the Education Professional Standards Board must establish criteria for reading curriculum in these programs
- Each local board of education is now required (changed from optional) to develop policies for identifying and assisting students in kindergarten through grade 3 with dyslexia, and must report related data annually to the department beginning June 30, 2028, for five consecutive years
- By the 2027-2028 academic year, postsecondary institutions offering teacher preparation programs must include instruction on dyslexia identification, evidence-based interventions, and multitiered systems of support, with the prior "subject to available funds" qualifier removed
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to reading and language arts instruction.
Administrative Regulations and Proceedings
Last Action
to Education (S)
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Education3/11/2026
Committee on Committees2/13/2026
Rules2/5/2026
Primary and Secondary Education1/15/2026
Committee On Committees1/8/2026
Full Bill Text
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