Working from the Kansas State Department of Education’s “Navigating Change” document, Governor Laura Kelly has issued guidance for school districts with an emphasis on opening safely for the 2021-22 school year...
Read MoreVouchers There were several attempts to expand Kansas’ current voucher program (tax credit scholarships) and create a radical new voucher program coming from Kristey Williams (R-Augusta) K-12 Education Budget Committee....
Read MoreLast day sees little debate but critical legislation passed When the legislature convened on Friday morning there were three major issues outstanding for public education. They did not have a school finance plan, a maintenance...
Read MoreKansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a number of controversial bills during the April break and legislators wasted no time in seeking to override those vetoes on the first day of the veto session. Six bills and several line...
Read MoreKansas Gov. Laura Kelly Today, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed Senate Bill 55 and House Bills 2089 and 2039. KNEA supports these vetoes and thanks Governor Kelly for her actions. Specifically, Senate Bill 55 promotes...
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