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[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][wyde_heading title=”URGE YOUR LEGISLATOR”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]In January 2020, the Prichard Committee created a structured plan for investing an additional $1 billion in education through 2026. Thanks to the support of our legislature, Kentucky has already made that first 20% step on the way towards $1 billion and is on track to meet our Big Bold Ask. The Prichard Committee has doubled down on its Big Bold Ask to put education on the road to recovery.

We ask that when prompted you urge your legislator to support related education legislation.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][wyde_separator text_align=”center” border_width=”2px” el_width=”80%” color=”#e8e8e8″][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][wyde_info_box icon_style=”circle” title=”Find Your Legislator” icon=”fa fa-search”]Find your your state Senator and Representative, as well as information on bills, committee schedules and agendas, research reports, and more from the Legislative Research Commission.

To leave a voice mail messages for your legislator call: 1-800-372-7181[/wyde_info_box][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”tiptext”]TIPS ON CALLING YOUR LEGISLATOR: A receptionist will take your call on behalf of your legislator.

Inform the receptionist that you are a constituent and would like to convey your feeling on an issue.

You will need to give basic information including your name, address, the issue about which you are calling and your opinion.  It is helpful for you to have the name and/or number of the bill you are discussing.

Phone calls are viewed as a means of communicating a brief opinion. For example, “I want Representative Doe to vote against the XYZ bill.”  If you want to communicate more than that, consider writing a letter or scheduling a meeting.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]

PRIORITIES

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The Prichard Committee’s legislative agenda is designed to help Kentucky achieve a Big Bold Future where every Kentuckian can thrive, contribute to, and benefit from our shared progress as a state. Click here to see this year’s legislative priorities.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row background_color=”#efefef”][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Legislative Tracker on Education

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PRICHARD PRIORITY BILL COVERAGE

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SUMMARY

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PROGRESS

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner background_color=”#ffffff” css=”.vc_custom_1643923149492{padding-top: 2% !important;padding-bottom: 2% !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]SB9/HB226– Read to Succeed Act[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Analysis[/vc_column_text][info_list_father connector_h=”10″ listwidth=”0″][info_list_son style=”icon” size=”15″ width=”30″ height=”30″ titleclr=”#000000″ icon=”fa fa-circle” iconbg=”#ffffff”]SB 9- Read to Succeed Act—an act to improve literacy in Kentucky – by Benjamin Gies[/info_list_son][/info_list_father][vc_column_text]OP-ED[/vc_column_text][info_list_father connector_h=”10″ listwidth=”0″][info_list_son style=”icon” size=”15″ width=”30″ height=”30″ titleclr=”#000000″ icon=”fa fa-circle” iconbg=”#ffffff”]Early literacy is key to success at all ages. Ky should pass Read to Succeed Act – By Derrick Ramsey[/info_list_son][info_list_son style=”icon” size=”15″ width=”30″ height=”30″ titleclr=”#000000″ icon=”fa fa-circle” iconbg=”#ffffff”]Why the Read to Succeed Act is a big goal worth accomplishing for Kentucky – By O.J. Oleka[/info_list_son][/info_list_father][vc_column_text]RESOURCES[/vc_column_text][info_list_father connector_h=”10″ listwidth=”0″][info_list_son style=”icon” size=”15″ width=”30″ height=”30″ titleclr=”#000000″ icon=”fa fa-circle” iconbg=”#ffffff”]Improve Early Literacy and Mathematics[/info_list_son][/info_list_father][vc_column_text]CALL TO ACTION[/vc_column_text][info_list_father][info_list_son style=”icon” size=”15″ width=”30″ height=”30″ titleclr=”#000000″ icon=”fa fa-circle” iconbg=”#ffffff”]Take Action: Contact your Legislator in Support[/info_list_son][/info_list_father][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]SB 9 is sponsored by Senator Stephen West. This is the K-3 Read to Succeed early literacy legislation. Representative James Tipton has filed a companion bill House Bill 226.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][wyde_progress_bar options=”hidecounter” value=”100″ unit=”%” color=”#81d742″ el_class=”progress” title=”03/29/22- signed by Governor”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner background_color=”#ffffff” css=”.vc_custom_1643923164002{padding-top: 2% !important;padding-bottom: 2% !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]House Bill 147[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Analysis[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]OP-ED[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]RESOURCES[/vc_column_text][info_list_father][info_list_son style=”icon” size=”15″ width=”30″ height=”30″ titleclr=”#000000″ icon=”fa fa-circle” iconbg=”#ffffff”]Teaching Matters Most[/info_list_son][/info_list_father][vc_column_text]CALL TO ACTION[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Establishes the Kentucky Early Entry Initiative pilot program where early career teachers work toward National Board Certification[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][wyde_progress_bar options=”hidecounter” value=”10″ unit=”%” color=”#81d742″ el_class=”progress” title=”January 5, 2022 introduced in the House”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row overlap=”top” overlap_distance=”100px”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]

MONITORING

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FOLLOWING

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