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HB395

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AN ACT relating to curriculum.

Amend KRS 156.160 to require public middle and high school curriculum to include instruction on the history of racism.

Introduced: January 15, 2026

Last action: January 23, 2026

To Primary And Secondary Education (H)
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This bill would require public middle schools and high schools in Kentucky to include instruction on the history of racism as part of their curriculum. It updates existing state law that governs what schools are required to teach. The bill is currently being considered in committee in the Kentucky House. Who it may affect: students and families in Kentucky public middle and high schools, as well as teachers and school administrators responsible for implementing curriculum.

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Jan 15, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 15, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 23, 2026 · House
To Primary And Secondary Education (H)

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Chad Aull

Representative · House District 079

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chad.aull@kylegislature.gov
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