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HB 438 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to civics education, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

Summary
Amend KRS 158.196 to require the incorporation of instruction on the Civil Rights movement in the social studies academic standards for elementary through high school; specify minimum requirements; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates state funds (appropriation) for civics education curriculum implementation, directly increasing budget expenditure on education programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates Civil Rights curriculum in K-12 social studies with state funding, enhancing educational standards per bill's requirements and appropriation.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Last action Jan 28, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
Committee
to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
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Jan 20, 2026
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to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Jan 20, 2026
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