HB395

AN ACT relating to curriculum.

Introduced·1/15/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB395 amends curriculum standards, including adding instruction on racism and cursive writing.

Kentucky HB395 modifies curriculum standards for public schools. It mandates that every public middle and high school's curriculum include instruction on the history of racism, including the transatlantic slave trade and Jim Crow laws. The bill also requires cursive writing to be included as a course of study in all elementary schools, aiming for proficiency by the end of grade five. Additionally, it sets standards for student health, including dental and vision examinations, and outlines procedures for students who are homeless.

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Where it stands

Current
Primary and Secondary Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
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History

Jan 23

House

to Primary and Secondary Education (H)

Jan 15

House

introduced in House

Jan 15

House

to Committee on Committees (H)