We follow the Kansans for Excellence in Education Facebook Page. Reposting their October 24, 2026 post.

The Kansas Supreme Court

Series 5: Public Schools Matter

In school funding, the Kansas Constitution establishes an education funding system that defines the roles of the Legislature, the State Board of Education, and local school boards. The Legislature’s role is to provide adequate school

funding, and over the past decades the Kansas Supreme Court has played an important role. The court has had to define what “suitable finance” means.

Unhappy with those decisions, Masterson this year tried to overturn the Kansas Supreme Court’s role in school finance by putting a constitutional amendment before voters to make the court elected, rather than using the current merit

selection/retention election process. Holscher opposed the amendment, saying it would let billionaires flood judicial elections and run the judicial system. Voters agreed with Holscher, rejecting the amendment 60% to 40%.

Our school funding formula is up for renewal. The Supreme Court has ruled twice that it meets the Constitution. We will need to be very aware of the 2027 sessions. Before you vote, ask your representative about the education funding formula.

Reposted on Game On Facebook page October 25, 2026