The Kentucky legislature is advancing several education bills, including a bill that would require a 12-month expulsion for students who injure school staff. Another would ban the three-cueing reading method in favor of phonics-based instruction. A proposal to give the JCPS superintendent more power over the school board is also progressing. The state legislature is also considering major changes to Kentucky State University to address its financial issues. Senate Bill 185, sponsored by Sen. Chris McDaniel, aims to re-envision the university and ensure financial viability, would declare a state of financial exigency for five years or until its finances are stable. The bill would also give KSU’s president the power to terminate any university employee with a 30-day notice.