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KS HB2488
KS HB2488Requiring the university of Kansas school of medicine to use a letter grading system or other tiered grading system to assess student performance.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning postsecondary education; relating to the university of Kansas school of medicine; requiring such school to use a letter grading system or other tiered grading system to assess student performance.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the University of Kansas School of Medicine must use a letter grading system, such as A through F, or another tiered system with at least four distinct levels, to evaluate student performance in all coursework required for a medical degree or certificate. The legislature's intent behind this requirement is to foster an objective environment where students receive clear feedback on their academic progress, enabling them to be compared with their peers and ultimately encouraging better preparedness, performance, and outcomes, which they believe will lead to more skilled medical professionals.
Committee Categories
Education
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Other Sponsors (1)
Education (House)
Last Action
House Hearing: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 218-N (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2488/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2488_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2488_00_0000.pdf |
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