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House Bills

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.

 

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 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,