Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 389: AN ACT relating to reading and writing in schools.

Passed one chamber Last action March 18, 2026: to Education (S)

Plain-language summary

HB 389 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to reading and writing in schools. Primary sponsor: Samara Heavrin (Republican), Tina Bojanowski (Democratic), Chad Aull (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Anne Donworth (Democratic), Robert Duvall (Republican), Al Gentry (Democratic), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Kevin Jackson (Republican), Scott Lewis (Republican), Shawn McPherson (Republican), Steve Riley (Republican), Sarah Stalker (Democratic), Pamela Stevenson (Democratic), James Tipton (Republican), Timmy Truett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): to Education (S).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Samara Heavrin (Republican); Tina Bojanowski (Democratic); Chad Aull (Democratic); Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic); and 12 more.