State to appeal school finance ruling confirms AG Schmidt
TOPEKA The State of Kansas will appeal a ruling that found school funding inadequate. Attorney General Derek Schmidt said the appeal is planned and filed for a clearer explanation. He noted the dispute over whether the formula or the funding is at fault and said the law includes both the formula and appropriations.
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Kansans again move to roll back Common Core standards
Kansas lawmakers, in week two of the 2015 session, push a committee bill to revert to pre-2010 standards, ban spending on related classroom materials and training, and sever ties between teacher evaluations and state test scores. The measure targets math, science, reading and social emotional standards, and could affect AP course alignment if required.
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Kansas lawmakers oppose Obama 529 plan tax change
U S Reps Lynn Jenkins and Kevin Yoder and Kansas Treasurer Ron Estes oppose President Obama’s proposal to tax gains on 529 college savings plan earnings. They argue it undermines savings for education and would raise taxes, while Estes notes Kansas accounts would be affected and may require second accounts to keep tax-free status. Jenkins plans federal legislation to expand 529 withdrawals to cover computers.
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