156.395 Definitions for KRS 156.395 to 156.476.

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(Effective July 1, 2026) As used in KRS 156.395 to 156.476, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1)"Department" means the Kentucky Department of Education;

(2)"Grade band" means a collection of two

(2)or more consecutive grade levels that

are interconnected for cohesive instructional purposes in a content area;

(3)"Instructional materials" means tools used to assist in student learning, as defined in

administrative regulations promulgated by the Kentucky Board of Education in

accordance with KRS Chapter 13A;

(4)"Instructional materials depository" or "depository" means the instructional

materials depository established under KRS 156.412;

(5)"Instructional materials reviewer" means a professional or lay citizen recommended

and approved under KRS 156.407 to provide assistance to the department and task

force in the review of instructional materials;

(6)"State-approved list" means the list of high quality instructional materials and

programs developed, approved, and published under KRS 156.395 to 156.476; and

(7)"Task force" means the State Quality Curriculum Task Force established in KRS

156.405.