State education board: CRT not part of academic standards
As the battle over critical race theory escalates in Kansas and nationally, the Kansas State Board of Education fought back with a statement arguing...
Health order grievances tied to end of emergency declaration
When leading lawmakers decided not to extend Gov. Laura Kelly's ongoing COVID-19 emergency declaration, they likely brought an end to the ability of parents...
Kelly signs school funding bill but cool to some elements
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday signed a bill constitutionally funding schools although acknowledging she had misgivings about certain provisions intended to encourage school...
College athlete endorsement bill dies in Senate
(Updated to clarify that the issues are linked but not necessarily packaged together)
A major piece of legislation that was seen as vital for keeping...
Budget director warns of loss of federal funds
The state budget director is warning lawmakers that they may have to add as much as $105 million to the budget for higher educuation...
Board gently opposes civics, financial literacy mandates
The Kansas State Board of Education on Wednesday sent a soft message to the governor opposing legislation requiring a civics test, a financial literacy...
Senate president not optimistic about school choice bill
Senate President Ty Masterson is not offering a promising outlook for a bill intended to provide school choice for at-risk students to attend private...
Legislature passes civics test, financial literacy bill
In the hours before the Legislature adjourned for its spring break, it approved a bill requiring Kansas students to pass an American civics test...
Education bill falls vote short in Senate
Public education advocates on Friday prevailed in their efforts to sideline a broad education bill they said would benefit private schools at the expense...
Broad education bill passes House, heads to Senate
(Developing: Will be updated following Senate vote)
The Kansas House on Thursday passed a broad education bill linking public school funding with two proposals that...
