Lawmakers Split Over Funding Bill Amid Court Orders
In the House Democrats split on a funding bill as the Lawrence delegation split with Barbara Ballard and Tom Sloan voting yes while Boog Highberger and Eileen Horn voted no. Senate Republicans pressed to add a constitutional amendment to curb court power on adequacy of funding, delaying debate until that ballot item is set.
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Kansas lawmakers weigh new funding amendment for schools
The Kansas Senate has not yet considered the proposed amendment giving Legislature exclusive authority to define suitable school funding. Support from business groups and lawmakers contrasts with strong opposition from education advocates, as House committees weigh the measure amid a looming state Supreme Court deadline and a three week legislative recess.
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District weighs 25 minute bus change and safety upgrades
The school board approved gathering feedback on a proposal through meetings focus groups and surveys of students parents staff and community stakeholders. A decision is slated for October with possible policy changes funded by a 2017 bond and costing about 100000 for additional buses. Community members questioned the value of the change while district officials plan safety and diversity initiatives and a curriculum revision to be presented in April.
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Datebook 4 Today Events and Meetings in Lawrence
Listings include Red Dog Workout at Sports Pavilion at 6 am and 100 Rock Chalk Lane, One Million Cups 9 to 10 am at Cider Gallery, Hunger Action Thrive noon at ECM, Welcome to Medicare noon to 1 pm at Lawrence Public Library, Douglas County Commission 4 and 6 pm at 1100 Massachusetts, Don’t Miss Dot a Dance for the Very Young at Lawrence Arts Center through Saturday, NAMI forum on behavioral health campus Thursday 7 to 8:30 pm at the library, Spring Book Sale Friday to Sunday at the library, Story Slam Real Stories Live Uncensored 18 plus at 7 pm Friday, and Dear Evan Hansen Along 7 to 9 pm Friday at Studio 720.
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