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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 · Senate Feb 28, 2025

SR 1711: Honoring Michael Young for his outstanding work and contribution to our state as a talented artist and proud Kansas native.

This Senate resolution honors Michael Young, a Kansas native and artist, for creating the Brown v. Board of Education mural displayed on the Kansas Capitol tour. The bill formally recognizes his contribution to preserving the history of civil rights through this specific artwork, which depicts the landmark 1954 Supreme Court case that ended racial segregation in public schools. By passing this resolution, the Senate acknowledges the mural's role in educating the public about the state's commitment to justice and equality. The final step of the process involves sending official copies of the resolution to both Michael Young and Senator Klemp.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors an artwork depicting Brown v. Board, promoting civil rights education and public awareness of school desegregation history.75% confidence

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passed · Kansas · Senate Feb 6, 2025

SR 1708: A resolution recognizing the need to invest in the future success of Kansas by supporting the wellbeing and education of our youngest residents.

This Senate resolution designates February 5, 2025, as Early Childhood Advocacy Day in Kansas to highlight the importance of investing in young children's development. The bill formally recognizes the need to support the well-being and education of the state's youngest residents, as well as the parents and caregivers who look after them. By sending copies to various child care and family advocacy groups, the resolution aims to encourage public focus on early childhood services and licensed child care. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to promote the value of early education for future economic strength.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill advocates for investing in early childhood education and well-being, aligning with support indicators for expanding educational access.85% 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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passed · Kansas · Senate Mar 7, 2025

SR 1712: Congratulating and commending the 2025 Kansas Master Teachers.

Senate Resolution 1712 formally congratulates and commends seven Kansas educators who were selected as the 2025 Kansas Master Teachers. The resolution recognizes these individuals for their long-standing service and exemplary qualities as teachers, listing their names and schools in the text. It also notes the history of the award, which was established in 1953 and is funded by donations from Bank of America and the Black family. The Senate resolution serves as an official acknowledgment of the teachers' contributions and includes instructions for sending copies of the document to Senator Argabright.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill explicitly congratulates and commends Master Teachers, recognizing their service and exemplary qualities, which directly supports educators.90% confidence

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vetoed · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2763: Requiring school districts to provide elementary students with a certain amount of daily recess, prohibiting limiting or withholding recess for disciplinary reasons, requiring a Kansas state fitness test and designating required recess time as part of the school term.

HB 2763 creates a compact allowing athletic trainers licensed in one participating state to practice in other member states without obtaining separate licenses. This directly affects licensed athletic trainers seeking to work across state lines, active military members and their spouses relocating for duty, and patients gaining broader access to these professionals. The bill establishes uniform licensing standards and a commission to manage mutual recognition, eliminating the need for multiple state licenses while preserving each state's authority to regulate practice and protect public safety. It requires trainers to maintain current licensure and meet continuing education standards to exercise interstate practice privileges.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates daily recess and prohibits withholding it for discipline, directly enhancing student well-being and school programs.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves patient access to licensed athletic trainers (a healthcare profession) by enabling interstate practice without separate licenses, directly aligning with 'improves patient access' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Tags Licensing

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