Kelly allows higher education DEI bill to become law
Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday allowed a bill targeting diversity, equity or inclusion in Kansas higher education to become law without her signature.
The bill,...
Governor signs bill revising how enrollment is used to fund schools
Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday signed a compromise plan that changes the calculus for school funding in a way that benefits growing school districts,...
UPDATED: Senate approves compromise plan on enrollment funding
(Updated to reflect final vote)
The Kansas Senate on Tuesday agreed to a compromise plan that would change the calculus for school funding in a...
UPDATED: House approves higher education DEI bill
(Updated to include final vote)
The Kansas House on Thursday approved a bill barring universities and community colleges from requiring statements about diversity, equity...
Education budget committee targets money for school safety vendor
A House committee on Tuesday agreed to redirect $5 million from school safety grants to an artificial intelligence program that promises a solution for...
Tax credits for private school students advances
A Senate Committee on Tuesday moved out a bill that gives tax credits to Kansas students who attend accredited private schools or home schools.
The...
House committee softens DEI legislation for colleges, universities
A House committee on Thursday eased off a little on a bill barring universities and community colleges from requiring statements about diversity, equity or...
Senate easily confirms Rolph appointment to Regents
Wichita businessman Jon Rolph's reappointment to the Board of Regents whipped through the Senate on Wednesday after lingering more than eight months.
The Senate voted...
New DEI battle new centers on higher ed budget; Comments from Regents’ chair draw...
The battle over diversity, equity and inclusion took a new twist this week when a Senate budget committee agreed to withhold $36 million from...
Senate panel removes $120 million from governor’s education recommendations
A Senate committee has sliced roughly $120 million from the governor's budget recommendations for public schools, including money targeted for special education and adding...
