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HB 609 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to classroom libraries and making an appropriation therefor.

Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define terms; establish the Classroom Library Grant Program; provide that the Kentucky Department of Education to implement the grant program through selection of a program administrator; establish the qualifications and duties of the program administrator; appropriate $5,000,000 from the General Fund to implement the Classroom Library Grant Program; APPROPRIATION.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $5M from General Fund for classroom libraries, directly funding education programs under state budget.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $5,000,000 for Classroom Library Grant Program to fund educational resources in K-12 schools, directly advancing student access to library materials.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2026 Last action Feb 17, 2026
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Feb 17, 2026
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to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
lower
Feb 9, 2026
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to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Feb 9, 2026
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