Senate Bill 9 (2022) Implementation Timeline
Senate Bill (SB) 9 (2022), the Read to Succeed Act, contains an emergency clause, which allows the bill to become law effective immediately upon its signing by the governor. The
Senate Bill 9 Implementation Timeline document provides further guidance around what needs to be implemented when.
Kentucky Reading Academies
Kentucky Reading Academies are for educators who
teach reading or work with K-5 students in Kentucky public schools (e.g., general and special education teachers, reading specialists, administrators, and those who teach English Learners (EL) or in Title 1 schools). Participating educators will be equipped with evidence-based professional learning on HOW students learn to read that can be used and applied in their classrooms throughout their careers.
Revised Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading and Writing Adopted for 2019-20 School Year
After undergoing a rigorous revision process as laid out by
Senate Bill 175 (2019), standards for reading and writing have been adopted into law.
The process included revisions by Kentucky educators and community members, public input and review by the Kentucky Board of Education before undergoing final legislative review and adoption.
The newly adopted standards will be implemented in Kentucky classrooms beginning in the 2019-2020 school year. The standards and resources for implementing the newly revised standards can be accessed on
KYstandards.org.
The purpose of the Kentucky Academic Standards is to outline the minimum content standards required for all students before graduating from Kentucky public high schools. This document specifies the content standards for the required credits for high school graduation and the primary, intermediate and middle level content standards leading up to these requirements.
The Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Reading and Writing represent a comprehensive view of literacy, incorporating reading, composition and language to ensure Kentucky students are fully prepared for a successful transition to post-secondary education, work and the community.
The resources available in this section of the website support teachers, students and parents.
Minimum Graduation Requirements
Please email the ELA team with any questions.