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KS HB2618

KS HB2618
Requiring the state board of education to report to the legislature on federal moneys received by the state, ending certain educational reporting requirements and applying expiration dates to other educational reporting requirements.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
03/12/2026
Crossed Over
02/25/2026
Passed
04/09/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/09/2026

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning education; relating to required reports of the state board of education and the state department of education; requiring the state board of education to report to the legislature on the federal financial assistance that is accepted, received or distributed by the state board; ending certain educational reporting requirements and applying expirations dates to other educational reporting requirements; amending K.S.A. 48-3406, 72-2291, 72-4355 and 72-5538 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 72-3123, 72- 3262, 72-3422a, 72-3574, 72-5170, 72-5178, 72-5179, 72-5462, 72-9944 and 74- 50,234 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 48-3406a and 72- 6320.

AI Summary

This bill requires the State Board of Education to report annually to the legislature on all federal financial assistance it accepts, receives, or distributes, detailing the purpose, usage, responsible parties, and anticipated duration of each program, with this reporting requirement set to expire on July 1, 2034. Additionally, the bill eliminates or sets expiration dates for several existing educational reporting requirements, including those related to early retirement incentive programs, special education excess cost calculations, at-risk student accountability plans, school district accreditation, performance accountability reports, and the Kansas foster care children annual academic report card, while also making other technical changes to existing education laws.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

K-12 Education Budget (House)

Last Action

House Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026 (on 04/09/2026)

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