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KY SB 105

died on adjournment

AN ACT relating to reading and writing in schools.

Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Quick answers

Did KY SB 105 pass?

No. KY SB 105 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-01-16): to Committee on Committees (S)

What is KY SB 105 about?

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.

Who sponsors KY SB 105?

R. Thomas is the primary sponsor of KY SB 105.

Description

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.

Introduced
2026-01-16
Latest action
2026-01-16 — to Committee on Committees (S)
Bill type
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • R. Thomasprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-01-16

    to Committee on Committees (S)

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-01-16

    introduced in Senate

    introduction

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Related bills

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