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KS SB440
KS SB440Authorizing a special education pilot program that provides provisional accreditation to a private entity for the purpose of operating a special education teacher training program, allowing such entity to collect data from such program and providing requirements for full accreditation of such program.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning education; relating to teacher training programs; authorizing a special education training pilot program that provides provisional accreditation to a private entity for the purpose of operating a special education teacher training program; authorizing such entity to collect data from such program; providing requirements for full accreditation of such program; amending K.S.A. 72-2151 and repealing the existing section.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes a two-year pilot program for training special education teachers, allowing the state board to provisionally accredit a private entity to run it, with the goal of improving the quality of instruction for individuals with bachelor's degrees seeking to become special education teachers, and this private entity will be permitted to collect data from the program and can later apply for full accreditation if the program proves successful in preparing teachers for special education roles in Kansas schools.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (Senate)
Last Action
Senate Hearing: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 144-S (on 03/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb440/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_sb440_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/sb440_00_0000.pdf |
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