John Forrer

[John Forrer @jf_forrer]

The committee did not finish work on HB 2002 and will continue discussion tomorrow.

[John Forrer @jf_forrer]

Senate Assessment & Tax is working SB 128 which would provide tax credits to parents with students not enrolled in public schools. The bill failed a committee vote in February. KASB opposes this bill. @KASBPublicEd #ksleg #ksed

[John Forrer @jf_forrer]

Chair Tyson proposes an amendment to extend the sunset 1 year instead of removing the sunset completely. The amendment passes.

[John Forrer @jf_forrer]

Dr. Watson says that in other states, kansas level 2 would be considered proficient. This is because Kansas standards are more rigorous.

[John Forrer @jf_forrer]

In House Education Committee, Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson will be giving a presentation on graduation rates in Kansas. @KASBPublicEd #ksed

[John Forrer @jf_forrer]

Students who score at level 2 on the math portion of the State Assessment correlate with a graduation rate of 93% - higher than the state average.

[John Forrer @jf_forrer]

Dr. Watson shares that in 2017, the rigor of Kansas educational standards were rated 6th highest in the nation.

[John Forrer @jf_forrer]

On the Senate Floor SB 66 - the interstate teacher mobility compact - was recommended favorably for passage. The bill will go to final action in the coming days. @KASBPublicEd #ksed

[John Forrer @jf_forrer]

Both special education bills - HB 2060 and HCR 5004 - have passed the committee of the whole. They will be considered for final action in the coming days. @KASBPublicEd #ksleg #ksed

[John Forrer @jf_forrer]

Now onto HCR 5004. The bill passes the committee of the whole without any amendments.

[John Forrer @jf_forrer]

On the House floor today, legislators will be considering two special education bills. HB 2060 - Establishing a special education task force; and HCR 5004 - Urging the US Congress to fully fund IDEA. @KASBPublicEd #ksleg #ksed

[John Forrer @jf_forrer]

The Rep. Winn amendment fails.

HB 2060 goes on to pass the committee of the whole favorably without any amendments.

[Leah Fliter @leahfliter]

BOE members from across KS meeting with House Education Committee today for a roundtable discussion about K12 education. #ksleg #ksed Thx to Chair Thomas for the invitation.

[John Forrer @jf_forrer]

At the end of Senate Education Committee, two bills were introduced.

1) A bill concerning student data and research

2) A bill concerning school districts obtaining parental consent

@KASBPublicEd #ksed