Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky HJR80: A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Kentucky Department of Education to submit a list of the resources provided to families during Individualized Education Program process and related recommendations.
Status: In committee, March 2, 2026
Direct the Kentucky Department of Education to submit a list of resources that are provided to families during the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process and recommendations for possible additional family supports to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2026.
What the bill says
A joint resolution directing the Kentucky Department of Education to submit a list of the resources provided to families during Individualized Education Program process and related recommendations.
From the introduced text:
A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Kentucky Department of Education to submit a list of the resources provided to families during Individualized Education Program process and related recommendations. WHEREAS, each public school student who receives special education and related services must have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to ensure he or she receives a free and appropriate public education; and WHEREAS, to develop an effective IEP, parents, teachers, other school staff, and often the student come together to review the student's unique needs; and WHEREAS, for families with a student with an IEP, navigating the IEP process can be overwhelming, as they want to ensure their child receives the support he or she needs; and WHEREAS, in the 2024-2025 school year, 18% of Kentucky's public school students had an IEP; and WHEREAS, the General Assembly recognizes the critical role an effective IEP plays in a child's learning and personal growth; and WHEREAS, the General Assembly desires to ensure that families are equipped with the tools they need to provide their children with the best education possible; NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: Section 1. The Kentucky Department of Education is hereby directed to submit to the Legislative Research Commission for referral to the appropriate interim joint committees by December 1, 2026: (1) A …
Sponsors
- Scott Sharp (R, HD-100) · primary sponsor
- Rachel Roarx (D, HD-038)
Latest actions
- : to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
- : to Committee on Committees (H)
- : introduced in House
Subjects: State Agencies, Education, Elementary And Secondary, Reports Mandated, Children And Minors, Parental Rights, Disabilities
Common questions
- What is HJR80?
- HJR80 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Kentucky Department of Education to submit a list of the resources provided to families during Individualized Education Program process and related recommendations.
- What does HJR80 do?
- In its own words: A joint resolution directing the Kentucky Department of Education to submit a list of the resources provided to families during Individualized Education Program process and related recommendations.
- What is the status of HJR80?
- In committee as of March 2, 2026. Latest action: to Primary and Secondary Education (H) (March 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR80?
- Scott Sharp (R, HD-100), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HJR80?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hjr80.html
Source: official Kentucky record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.