(1) The chief state school officer shall arrange the elementary, middle, and high school subjects of reading and writing, mathematics, science, and social studies into instructional materials review and selection groups aligned with the process and schedule for reviewing Kentucky's academic standards and assessments established under KRS 158.6453. Subjects by grade or by grade band with rapidly changing or highly technical content may be considered more frequently than once during a six (6) year cycle.
(2) The chief state school officer may delay the purchase of instructional materials due to insufficient funds, but any purchases of instructional materials by a school district or the department shall be in accordance with this chapter.