Education (Teachers)

passed · Kansas · Senate Jan 30, 2025

SR 1705: Congratulating and commending the 2025 Kansas Teacher of the Year team.

Senate Resolution 1705 formally congratulates and commends the eight finalists and winner of the 2025 Kansas Teacher of the Year program. This ceremonial resolution recognizes the educators selected from across the state's congressional districts for their excellence in teaching. The document directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to Senator Renee Erickson, the bill's sponsor.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill explicitly congratulates and commends teachers, directly supporting educators and recognizing their excellence.90% confidence

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passed · Kansas · Senate Feb 19, 2025

SR 1710: Congratulating and commending the award-winning educators in Kansas.

Senate Resolution 1710 formally congratulates and commends educators in Kansas who have received prestigious awards for their teaching excellence. The resolution specifically honors Meredith Reid, who won the 2024 Milken Educator Award, and recognizes thirty-two other teachers who received the Kansas Horizon Award for outstanding performance in their first year of teaching. Additionally, it acknowledges six Kansas educators who were selected as National Finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching between 2021 and 2023. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to send 34 copies of the document to the Commissioner of Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly honors and commends award-winning educators, directly supporting teachers and recognizing excellence in the education sector.95% confidence

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passed · Kansas · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SR 1726: Congratulating and commending award-winning educators in Kansas.

Senate Resolution 1726 formally congratulates and commends specific educators in Kansas who have received prestigious awards. The resolution recognizes Lexcee Oddo for winning the 2025 Milken Educator Award and lists numerous teachers and principals who were selected for the 2026 Kansas Horizon Award Program across four regions. This legislative action serves as an official acknowledgment of these individuals' achievements and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to the state's Commissioner of Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly commends award-winning educators, recognizing their achievements and supporting the teaching profession.90% confidence

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passed · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SR 1738: Congratulating the 2025 and 2026 Kansas Association of Independent and Religious Schools award recipients.

Senate Resolution 1738 formally congratulates and commends the 2025 and 2026 Kansas Association of Independent and Religious Schools Distinguished Teacher award recipients for their excellence in teaching and leadership. The resolution lists specific educators from various schools across Kansas who received these awards for their contributions to education. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to Senator Mike Argabright, the sponsor of the measure.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill explicitly commends and honors teachers for their excellence, directly supporting educators and the teaching profession.90% confidence

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passed · Kansas · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 6022: Congratulating and commending the members of the 2026 Kansas Teacher of the Year team.

This House resolution formally congratulates and commends the members of the 2026 Kansas Teacher of the Year team. It recognizes eight educators, including the state winner Rachel Marlow and seven regional finalists, for their excellence in teaching and leadership within Kansas schools. The bill serves as an official acknowledgment of the program's mission to support high-quality education and does not alter any laws or policies.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly commends educators and recognizes the program supporting high-quality education, aligning with the indicator to support teachers.90% confidence

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passed · Kansas · House Feb 5, 2025

HR 6005: Congratulating and commending the 2025 Kansas Teacher of the Year team.

This resolution formally congratulates and commends the members of the 2025 Kansas Teacher of the Year team. It recognizes eight finalists and the winner, Elizabeth Anstine, who were selected through the state's annual program to honor excellence in elementary and secondary education. The document serves as an official acknowledgment of their achievements rather than enacting new laws or policies.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly commends teachers and recognizes excellence in education, aligning with the indicator to support teachers and educators.90% confidence

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passed · Kansas · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SR 1727: Congratulating the 2026 Kansas Master Teachers.

Senate Resolution 1727 is a ceremonial measure that congratulates seven Kansas educators selected as the 2026 Kansas Master Teachers. The resolution formally recognizes these individuals for their long service and exemplary performance in the classroom. It does not create new laws or change any policies, but rather serves to honor the specific teachers named in the bill.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors exemplary teachers, recognizing their service and performance, which aligns with supporting educators.85% confidence

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passed · Kansas · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SR 1723: Congratulating and commending the members of the 2026 Kansas Teacher of the Year team.

Senate Resolution 1723 formally congratulates and commends the eight finalists and winner of the 2026 Kansas Teacher of the Year program. The resolution recognizes Rachel Marlow as the state's Teacher of the Year and lists seven other educators as regional finalists from various districts. This legislative act serves as an official acknowledgment of the teachers' achievements and does not alter any laws or policies.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly commends and recognizes teachers, directly supporting educators and their achievements.90% confidence

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2743: Requiring the state board of regents and the state board of education to ensure that no teacher preparation program includes content related to diversity, equity and inclusion and providing an extended period for retired and substitute teachers to complete certain required literacy training as part of the Kansas blueprint for literacy.

HB 2743 modifies Kansas teacher education requirements by prohibiting state-approved teacher preparation programs from including any coursework, training, or content related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as a condition for program approval or teacher licensure. It also extends the deadline for retired and substitute elementary teachers to complete required literacy training under the Kansas Blueprint for Literacy by two additional years. The bill directly affects teacher training institutions, current and prospective educators, and school districts implementing the literacy program. Key mechanisms include amending state education code to mandate exclusion of DEI content in teacher prep curricula and adding a two-year extension for specific educator groups to meet literacy training requirements.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBans DEI content in teacher preparation programs, restricting curriculum requirements and academic freedom in education.95% confidence

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2673: Establishing the positive learning environment act to provide for certain rights for teachers and require school districts to adopt school management plans to address behavioral infractions by students.

HB 2673, the Positive Learning Environment Act, requires Kansas school districts to create school management plans for each school. These plans must define minor (e.g., classroom disruptions) and major (e.g., violence, substance abuse) student behavior issues and establish a clear, step-by-step system for handling them - teachers address minor issues, while administrators handle major ones. The bill also grants teachers specific rights, including the ability to remove disruptive students from class, have their disciplinary decisions respected, and teach in a safe environment, with protections against retaliation for using these rights. School districts must share these plans with parents, students, and staff at the start of each school year and review them annually using behavior data.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill grants teachers rights to remove disruptive students and mandates school management plans, directly supporting teacher authority and classroom environment in K-12 education.90% confidence

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