Kansas bill would require library filters for minors in Kansas
The Kansas House passed Bill 2420 by 71 to 52 to require all city county and township libraries to filter computers used by minors, blocking pornographic words or images. Schools remain excluded. The measure faces Senate approval and adds funding concerns for filters. Noted opposition from Kansas Library Association citing cost and implementation challenges for about 375 libraries.
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Greeley County USD 200 gets $71,860 for charter school plan
Kansas Department of Education awarded USD 200 a fraction of its requested 490,180 for a seventh through ninth grade charter. Superintendent Bill Wilson noted the district must decide how to fund operations with 71,860 this year, far short of full plans including staff and planning. Eight teachers, a half administrator, and a half-time tech were among the funded items.
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Third man held in Five Points fatal wreck case
Garden City police report arrest of Jacob Mendez-Ponce 25 of Lindoo California, held on 44 counts forgery and three counts theft after aiding counterfeit Tyson Fresh Meats checks. He joins two others and a still unnamed fatality from the March 4 crash near Buffalo Jones Avenue. Police seek tips. call 276-1300 or Crime Stoppers at 275-7807.
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Tatro among finalists for Seward president job
Clayton Tatro of Garden City Community College is one of five finalists for the Seward County Community College presidency in Liberal. The search follows the death of former president James Grote and interim leadership by James Tangeman. Tatro, senior administrator at GCCC since 1995, emphasized collaboration and experience in community colleges and distance education. He has past ties with Seward staff and aided EduKan projects. See Candidate, Page AS.
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Republicans develop plan for Kansas school funding
House Republicans in Topeka say they will unveil a plan next week to meet short term needs for Kansas school districts without a general tax increase. Speaker Doug Mays says details are sparse and mentions possible targeted taxes, while backing a smaller package than Gov. Sebelius.
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