Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 52: AN ACT relating to school curriculum.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 52 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to school curriculum. Primary sponsor: Shane Baker (Republican), Kim Banta (Republican), Steven Doan (Republican), John Hodgson (Republican), Jason Nemes (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): to Primary and Secondary Education (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define "Success Sequence"; require all students to receive instruction on the Success Sequence during grades 7 and 10 beginning with the 2027-2028 school year; require the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate administrative regulations to establish academic standards for instruction on the Success Sequence; require the Department of Education to develop guidelines for implementing Success Sequence instruction; permit superintendents to partner with Kentucky-based nonprofits to develop required curriculum.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Baker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Kim Banta | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Steven Doan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Jason Nemes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House