HB243

AN ACT relating to high school graduation requirements.

Introduced·1/8/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB243 amends high school graduation requirements, including curriculum changes and health screenings.

Kentucky HB243 modifies high school graduation requirements by mandating that every public middle and high school curriculum include instruction on the Holocaust and other cases of genocide. It also requires cursive writing to be included as a course of study in all elementary schools starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The bill mandates dental screenings or examinations by licensed professionals for students upon initial admission to public schools.

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Where it stands

Current
Primary and Secondary Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 15

House

to Primary and Secondary Education (H)

Jan 8

House

introduced in House

Jan 8

House

to Committee on Committees (H)