Detail for Kentucky HB 307
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KY HB 307 (BR 60)

Session: 2017 (1/4/2017 thru 3/30/2017 Adjourned)

Intro Date: 2/10/2017

Sponsor: State Representative Addia Kathryn Wuchner (R)

Summary:
AN ACT relating to implementation of screening and interventions to improve student learning. Amend KRS 158.305 to revise the definition of "dyslexia"; define "qualified screening tool"; require each school district to develop a policy related to its response-to-intervention system; require teacher preparation programs to include dyslexia and response-to-intervention components; require professional development for teachers on dyslexia and response-to-intervention components; require the Department of Education to establish a list of qualified screening tools; require school districts to administer a qualified screening tool to students at least once per year; describe the action to be taken by schools when a student shows characteristics of dyslexia; require the Department of Education to develop dyslexia resources for teachers.

History:
** 03/15/2017 2nd reading, to Rules ** 03/14/2017 reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute ** 02/24/2017 to Education (S) ** 02/23/2017 received in Senate ** 02/22/2017 3rd reading, passed 99-0 with Committee Substitute ** 02/21/2017 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 22, 2017 ** 02/17/2017 reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Committee Substitute ** 02/16/2017 posting waived; posted in committee ** 02/14/2017 to Education (H) ** 02/10/2017 introduced in House **