Board of Regents approves salary increases for university leaders
The Kansas Board of Regents has dealt out raises to the heads of each of the state's six universities, ranging from 4% to 6%...
NEW: Lane stepping down from Regents to lead new literacy program
Cynthia Lane is stepping down from the Kansas Board of Regents to lead the agency's new Office of Literacy under a program established by...
Kelly signs schools budget, vetoes ‘no-bid’ gun surveillance program
Gov. Laura Kelly on Wednesday signed the new education budget but vetoed a provision allocating $5 million for school grants to equip buildings with...
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...
