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HB609

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

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.

Children and MinorsEducation, Elementary and SecondaryState AgenciesAppropriationsLibraries

Introduced: February 9, 2026

Last action: February 17, 2026

To Appropriations & Revenue (H)
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Legislative History

Feb 9, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Feb 9, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 17, 2026 · House
To Appropriations & Revenue (H)

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Kevin Jackson

Representative · House District 020

Primary sponsor
kevin.jackson@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (6)

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Chris Fugate

Representative · House District 084

Co-sponsor
Chris.Fugate@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Scott Lewis
Scott Lewis

Representative · House District 014

Co-sponsor
Scott.Lewis@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Amy Neighbors
Amy Neighbors

Representative · House District 021

Co-sponsor
amy.neighbors@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Steve Riley
Steve Riley

Representative · House District 023

Co-sponsor
Steve.Riley@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Timmy Truett
Timmy Truett

Representative · House District 089

Co-sponsor
Timmy.truett@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Lisa Willner
Lisa Willner

Representative · House District 035

Co-sponsor
Lisa.Willner@kylegislature.gov