Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky HB359: AN ACT relating to human growth and development instruction.
Status: In committee, January 21, 2026
Amend KRS 158.1415 to require a school district to adopt health curricula that includes human growth and development instruction that meets specific criteria; set restrictions for the instruction that grants parents an opportunity to review materials and opt their child out of instruction.
What the bill says
An act relating to human growth and development instruction.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT relating to human growth and development instruction. WHEREAS, the General Assembly recognizes that a comprehensive education on human growth and development is essential to the health, safety, and well-being of Kentucky children; and WHEREAS, age-appropriate instruction ensures that children receive information that is suitable for their developmental stage, protecting their innocence while preparing them for future responsibilities; and WHEREAS, teaching students about human growth and development in a manner aligned with their age promotes understanding of their bodies, relationships, and personal boundaries in a healthy and responsible way; and WHEREAS, parents have the fundamental right to guide the moral and educational upbringing of their children, and curricula should respect and support parental authority; and WHEREAS, schools should ensure that instruction on human growth and development reflects scientifically accurate information, promotes healthy decision making, and prioritizes the safety and long-term welfare of students; and WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Commonwealth to provide clear statutory guidance to schools so that instruction promotes public health while upholding family values, parental rights, and developmentally appropriate learning; NOW, THEREFORE, Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: Section 1. KRS 158.1415 is amended to read as follows: (1) If a school district[ school council or, if none exists, the principal] adopts a curriculum for human sexuality or …
Sponsors
- Nancy Tate (R, HD-027) · primary sponsor
- Shane Baker (R, HD-085)
- Kimberly Banta (R, HD-063)
- Emily Callaway (R, HD-037)
- Josh Calloway (R, HD-010)
- Jennifer Decker (R, HD-058)
- Steven Doan (R, HD-069)
- Ryan Dotson (R, HD-073)
- Daniel Fister (R, HD-056)
- Chris Freeland (R, HD-006)
- Chris Fugate (R, HD-084)
- Gordon, Deanna (R, HD-081)
Latest actions
- : recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (S)
- : 2nd reading, to Rules
- : reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- : to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
- : to Committee on Committees (H)
- : introduced in House
Subjects: Education, Elementary And Secondary, Children And Minors
Common questions
- What is HB359?
- HB359 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to human growth and development instruction.
- What does HB359 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to human growth and development instruction.
- What is the status of HB359?
- In committee as of January 21, 2026. Latest action: recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (S) (February 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB359?
- Nancy Tate (R, HD-027), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB359?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hb359.html
Source: official Kentucky record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.