House Struggles To Pass Kansas Block Grant Education Bill
The Kansas House narrowly approved a block grant bill after a two hour chamber standstill. James Todd and Bob Bruckman split the deciding votes, moving the tally to 64 57 in favor. The measure aims to abolish the current K 12 funding formula directing more than 4 billion in yearly education aid and calls for two years to draft a new state allocation system.
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High tech expansion boosts Southwest Plains conference center
The Southwest Plains Regional Service Center in Sublette opened its updated conference facility on Feb 24, adding 8 200 square foot spaces and a main room seating 108. The more than $1 million project began last July and features wall monitors, retractable outlets, a coffee bar, large restrooms, and a tech rich layout adjacent to the main SW office complex. The center enhances meetings for educators and the local community.
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Court panel orders potential stay in K-12 funding dispute
A Shawnee County three judge panel warned Friday that temporary rulings could block repeal of the current K-12 finance system and enforce court edicts as the Legislature debates shifting from a per pupil funding formula to a block grant structure. Judge Franklin Theis set a May 7 hearing to re examine equity questions tied to a 2014 spending law.
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