The Continuous Learning Task Force worked throughout the night on a comprehensive plan for delivering education to students while school buildings remain closed. The task force anticipates having a draft of this plan finalized by the end of the day Wednesday, March 18. We can’t emphasize enough that this is...
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Kansas House Passes SB 142
The Kansas House has passed on emergency final action SB 142 allowing KSDE to waive minimum hours requirements for school hours in case of a public emergency. The bill passed with 2 no votes by Representatives Capps (District 85 Wichita) and Houser (District 1 Columbus). Originally posted to Facebook on...
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UPDATE: Kansas school buildings closed for the remainder of the school year. Information coming soon regarding continuing learning.Governor Kelly will be joined by Dr. Randy Watson, Commissioner for the Kansas State Department of Education, for a press conference to discuss developments and recommendations regarding COVID-19. Watch the Facebook Live video...
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The Kansas Senate has now passed SB 142 (the House passed it earlier today) allowing KSDE to waive minimum hours requirements for school districts in case of a public emergency. The bill passed with 4 no votes by Senators Olson (District 23 Olathe), Pyle (District 1 Hiawatha), Suellentrop (District 27...
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