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HJR 80

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.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rachel Roarx and 1 co-sponsor

Kentucky directs its Department of Education to inventory resources available to families during IEP processes and submit improvement recommendations to the legislature.

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Bill Summary · HJR 80

Legislative bill overview

HJR 80 is a joint resolution requiring Kentucky's Department of Education to compile and submit a comprehensive list of resources currently available to families navigating the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, along with recommendations for improvement. The bill does not itself create new programs or funding, but rather directs an audit-type review of existing support materials and services.

Why is this important

Families of students with disabilities often struggle to understand their rights and obligations within the IEP process, which can result in unequal advocacy and educational outcomes. By documenting what resources exist and identifying gaps, this resolution could lead to better-informed policy decisions about family support systems and potentially more equitable access to special education services.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource burden vs. benefit: The Department of Education must spend staff time compiling this list, with unclear payoff if recommendations aren't acted upon; critics may view this as administrative overhead
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill doesn't define what constitutes "resources"—does this include federal resources, third-party nonprofits, legal aid, or only state-provided materials?
  • No enforcement mechanism: The resolution requests a list and recommendations but contains no requirement that the legislature or department actually implement improvements based on findings

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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