State fire marshal takes over day care inspections; cites conflicting fire codes
The state fire marshal is taking control of inspections for Kansas child care providers in what he says is an effort to streamline the...
Lawmakers consider cellphone ban in schools
Kansas lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban students from using cellphones during normal school hours in an effort that supporters say will...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
