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HB 2245: Third Grade Literacy Proficiency

HB 2245: Third Grade Literacy Proficiency

Originally introduced in the 2011 session, the bill would increase testing and then evaluate a student’s progress. An intervention system would be established in apprehension of failing to reach testing goals.

 

HB 2500: School Bus Driver Cell Phone Prohibition

HB 2500: School Bus Driver Cell Phone Prohibition

If passed, school bus drivers will not be able to use their cell phones while operating a bus.

 

SB 460: Voter Education Program

SB 460: Voter Education Program

This bill will start a program with the intent on educating Kansas voters on upcoming elections.

 

SB 361: Creating the Excellence in Education Act

SB 361: Creating the Excellence in Education Act

This bill proposes changes to the school finance formula, education in career and technical fields and the evaluation of teachers.

 

Senate Bill No. 465: Traffic Regulations

Senate Bill No. 465: Traffic Regulations

This would increase the penalties for some traffic violations, particularly right of way charges.

 

House Bill No. 2477: Compulsory School Attendance Changes

House Bill No. 2477: Compulsory School Attendance Changes

Students 16 or older would be exempt from the compulsory attendance requirements of traditional school enrollment and attendance if they were enrolled in an alternative educational program deemed appropriate by the local board of education or if the student, parent/guardian and principal agree to the withdrawal of the student’s compulsory attendance.

 

Kansas Senate Bill 350: Graduated Increases in State Aid per Pupil

Kansas Senate Bill 350: Graduated Increases in State Aid per Pupil

This bill could increase the funds that are used on each student if the fiscal year has been a success. The current projection for amount spent per pupil for the year 2012-2013 is $3,846.75.

 

Kansas House Bill 2513: Official State Dog Breed

Kansas House Bill 2513: Official State Dog Breed

If passed, this bill will make the Cairn Terrier as the official dog breed of Kansas. Representative Ed Trimmer is the sponsor for this bill.

 

Kansas House Bill 2454: Arts Commission

Kansas House Bill 2454: Arts Commission

Kay Wolf, the Representative for the East area in the Kansas House, is one of forty sponsor of House Bill 2454,