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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require that all public schools in Kentucky devote 1 class or instructional period for the observance of Constitution Day; establish Constitution Day program requirements; require the Kentucky Department of Education to develop and maintain a web-based resource for Constitution Day programming; provide that the Act may be cited as the Honoring Our Constitution Act.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Honoring Our Constitution Act, mandates that all public schools in Kentucky dedicate at least one class period, either on September 17th or within the five school days prior, to observing Constitution Day. The observance must include instruction on the timeline leading to the U.S. Constitution's creation, its contents, and how students can find fundamental American documents. Schools are encouraged to collaborate with organizations like the Kentucky Historical Society and civic groups to develop these programs and potentially provide eighth graders with free pocket-sized Constitutions. The Kentucky Department of Education will create and maintain a web-based resource with sample lesson plans and activities for schools by August 1st each year.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
D.J. Johnson (R)*,
Emily Callaway (R),
Robert Duvall (R),
John Hodgson (R),
Scott Sharp (R),
Walker Thomas (R),
Aaron Thompson (R),
Last Action
to Primary and Secondary Education (H) (on 01/14/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb191.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb191/orig_bill.pdf |
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