Bill > HB2033

This bill amends Kansas law to expand the definition of approved at-risk educational programs by explicitly including programs provided by nonprofit organizations accredited by the international multisensory structured language education council. The bill modifies existing regulations around school districts' at-risk education funds, which are specifically designated to support students identified as at-risk and provide additional educational services beyond standard classroom instruction. The legislation maintains the existing framework that requires at-risk educational programs to be evidence-based, meaning they must demonstrate consistent improvements in student outcomes such as academic performance, attendance, or behavioral metrics. The bill also preserves the state board of education's authority to review, approve, and maintain a list of eligible programs, including a process for school districts to propose and potentially gain approval for new "provisional" at-risk educational programs. By adding the international multisensory structured language education council's accredited nonprofits to the list of approved providers, the bill aims to give school districts more flexibility in selecting and funding supplemental educational support services for at-risk students.

Education

Education (House)

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2033/