A bill that would remove gifted education from special education was introduced in the House Education Committee but then withdrawn after large numbers of gifted advocates contacted committee members voicing their opposition to the bill. According to the bill sponsor, Sue Boldra, her intent was to fund gifted ed through a separate mechanism with a companion bill. Gifted advocates remain wary of any changes to gifted ed funding, especially in the absence of the bills being introduced jointly. We hope our followers note that massive outcry can stop bills.

Here’s an article about the original bill: http://www.kansas.com/news/local/education/article59212103.html

Here’s an article about the withdrawal of the bill: http://www.kansas.com/news/local/education/article59352838.html.