Kansas House panel revises sex ed proposal
The House Education Committee in Topeka heavily amended a Kansas public schools sex education bill. The revised measure now requires written consent before a student would be withheld from sex education rather than parental approval to receive it. A final vote was delayed to Tuesday after a 90 minute debate following a Johnson County student report of restricted material on a classroom door.
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Lawmakers table anti fluoride proposal in Kansas
In Topeka a Kansas House committee voted 10-2 to table an anti fluoride bill requiring cities to warn consumers if they fluoridate water. The measure, condemned by health officials and the Kansas Dental Association, argues fluoride is dangerous.
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Capitol dome renovation completes after 13 years
After 13 years and more than 300 million dollars in renovations, the Kansas Capitol dome restoration is finished and tours to the dome top have resumed. Since tours began February 6, over 1,200 visitors have reached the summit, marking a return to the landmark attraction.
Common Core politics loom over Kansas standards
Lawrence school district Superintendent Rick Doll says Common Core math and English standards have become highly politicized and may not be implemented in their current form. He notes the debate is driven by both conservative and liberal factions, with Kansas adopting the standards in 2010 and setting new state assessments this year. Kansas added content to align with career and technical education, branding the standards Kansas College and Career Ready Standards.
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