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KS SB383
KS SB383Adding certain third parties who contract with school districts to the definition of special teacher and authorizing special education state aid reimbursement for qualified teachers who provide approved special education or related services to students with an IEP administered by such school district pursuant to a contract.
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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning education; relating to special education state aid reimbursement; adding certain third parties who contract with school districts to the definition of special teacher; authorizing such reimbursement for qualified teachers who provide approved special education or related services to students with an IEP administered by such school district pursuant to a contract; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 72-3404 and 72-3422 and repealing the existing sections.
AI Summary
This bill expands the definition of "special teacher" to include individuals hired by third-party organizations that have contracts with school districts to provide special education or related services to students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP), which is a written plan for exceptional children. This change is intended to allow school districts to receive state aid reimbursement for qualified teachers employed by these third parties who deliver approved special education or related services. The bill also makes conforming amendments to existing laws regarding special education state aid reimbursement, including adjustments to how reimbursement is calculated and distributed, and repeals the previous versions of the amended sections.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (Senate)
Last Action
Senate Hearing: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 144-S (on 02/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb383/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_sb383_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/sb383_00_0000.pdf |
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