After undergoing a rigorous revision process that began in the winter of 2024, the revised Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Reading and Writing have been adopted into law. The process included revisions by Kentucky educators and community members, public input and review by the Kentucky Board of Education before undergoing final legislative review and adoption.

The newly adopted standards are effective in law and shall be implemented in Kentucky public schools in the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Teachers and leaders should begin professional learning to get to know the revised standards, consider instructional shifts where needed and make plans for implementation this fall. To learn more about the shifts in the new standards, access the updated Getting to Know the KAS for Reading and Writing. For other learning opportunities, visit the Reading and Writing professional learning page.

Please contact the  KDE Standards Team with any questions regarding the newly adopted standards or the standards revision process.