Official warns of lost funds to districts
Deputy Education Commissioner Dale Dennis warned lawmakers that failing to fix equity issues in the Local Option Budget could cost Kansas districts up to 1 billion dollars statewide, about 25 percent of operating budgets, risking devastating impacts for public schools after the Gannon v Kansas decision. He spoke to House and Senate Democrats as the Supreme Court ruling was reviewed.
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State Board Moves Toward Fingerprint License Rules
The Kansas State Board of Education advanced steps to require fingerprints and background checks for teachers and administrators renewing state licenses. The draft regulations will go to the Kansas Department of Administration for review. The plan covers about 35,000 educators already licensed and would include a $50 processing fee.
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Plan for mural looks bleak for downtown wall
City commissioners ruled out a feasible way to save the mural wall on the downtown site. They urged the development group to consult with Kansas University’s Spencer Museum of Art on moving or reproducing the artwork. Dave Loewenstein noted several options may exist.
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