Kansas House Passes Tenure and Bullying Policy Bills
The Kansas House approved two education bills sending them to the Senate. House Bill 2757 restores teacher tenure rights enabling due process hearings for veteran teachers, while House Bill 2758 requires districts to publicly post anti bullying policies with reporting and training procedures. The tenure bill passed 73 48, and the anti bullying measure 120 1.
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Kansas Senate blocks convention of states measure SCR 1611
The Kansas Senate failed to advance SCR 1611 which sought a convention of states to propose amendments restricting federal power and imposing term limits. Supporters argued the federal government is out of check, while opponents warned of dangers from corporate influence and not electing federal amendment proposers. The measure fell 22 to 16 with two absences.
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Willow DV Center names interim head as permanent chief
Megan Green Stuke has accepted the executive director role at Willow DV Center, where she serves in her third year and has been interim chief since October. The agency plans to boost diversity and trauma informed policies while expanding visibility and services for survivors in Douglas Jefferson and Franklin counties.
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