AN ACT relating to classroom libraries and making an appropriation therefor.
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Summary
The bill sets up the Classroom Library Grant Program, allowing certified teachers and literacy staff in public schools to request science‑of‑reading books and materials for grades K‑5. Grants of up to $500 per award cycle are awarded in a set priority order, beginning with younger grades in high‑poverty schools. The program is funded with $5 million for FY 2027‑28 and will be run by a provider chosen by the Kentucky Department of Education.
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