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House adopts substitute to require annual dyslexia toolkit updates and school screening guidance
Summary
House Bill 389, as amended by House Committee Substitute 1, passed unanimously. The bill requires the Kentucky Department of Education to annually review and update the dyslexia toolkit, support professional development, require local boards to adopt universal screening processes, and add dyslexia instruction to teacher-preparation programs.
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky House passed House Bill 389 as amended, adopting a committee substitute that adds Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) alignment and requires state and local actions to improve early identification and intervention for students with dyslexia.
Representative Hebron, sponsor of HB 389, said the measure responds to outreach from families…
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