Kansas AG urges amendment to define school funding duties
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt urged lawmakers to consider a constitutional amendment clarifying state duties in funding public schools. Speaking to a special legislative panel reviewing the latest Kansas Supreme Court school finance decision, Schmidt questioned whether Article 6 reflects voters' intent 50 years later. He noted the 1966 amendment created the elected State Board of Education and the appointed education commissioner, but still leaves questions about funding disputes.
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Osawatomie State Hospital unit regains federal certification
The 60 bed unit at Osawatomie State Hospital in eastern Kansas has recertified after federal inspection, signaling progress after safety and patient care reforms. The move may restore up to half of lost federal funds, amid plans for privatization and continued issues at a second state mental hospital in Larned.
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Federal settlement ends Haskell dorm rape suit with 13000 payment
The United States paid a former Haskell Indian Nations University student 13000 to drop her lawsuit against the school and the federal government. The agreement, obtained via FOIA, requires dismissal with prejudice and bars future suits over pre settlement events. The U.S. denies any wrongdoing.
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