Senate Bill 1 (SB1) upgraded Kentucky's standards for student learning to be more focused on preparing students for college, careers, and global competitiveness. The new standards call for content to be shorter, clearer, and focused on readiness. While SB1 aimed to improve standards, it does not explicitly include Young Adult (YA) literature. However, proponents argue that YA literature could help develop the reading skills needed for college and career readiness outlined in SB1 and the Common Core standards.