SB105

AN ACT relating to reading and writing in schools.

Introduced·1/16/26
Bill Text

Kentucky SB105 mandates policies for identifying and assisting students with dyslexia in early grades and teacher training on dyslexia.

Kentucky SB105 requires local boards of education to develop policies for identifying and assisting students in kindergarten through third grade with dyslexia. These policies must include definitions, identification processes, and multitiered system of supports. The Department of Education must provide a dyslexia toolkit with guidance for districts, including definitions, screening procedures, and instructional practices. The bill mandates teacher training on dyslexia and requires postsecondary institutions to include dyslexia instruction in teacher preparation programs.

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History

Jan 16

Senate

introduced in Senate

Jan 16

Senate

to Committee on Committees (S)