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HB 391 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to elementary literacy and making an appropriation therefor.

Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 171 to establish the Kids Love to Read Program; specify the program is for children in kindergarten through grade 5; require books to be sent to children's homes; require the Department for Libraries and Archives to promulgate administrative regulations necessary to administer the program; appropriate $500,000 in fiscal year 2027-2028 to support the program; APPROPRIATION.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $500,000 for literacy program, directly increasing state funding for public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $500,000 for K-5 literacy program delivering books to homes, directly funding elementary education access and student programs.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Jan 23, 2026
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Jan 23, 2026
Committee
to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
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Jan 15, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
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Jan 15, 2026
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