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Olathe official: special‑education boost cut; vouchers and property‑tax proposals still active in Topeka
Summary
Dr. Stuart Little briefed the Olathe board on a fast legislative session, the likely small special‑education allocation, property‑tax proposals and pending voucher/tax‑credit measures.
Dr. Stuart Little, the district’s legislative representative, told the Olathe Board of Education that the 2025 Kansas legislative session’s expedited calendar has left special‑education funding uncertain and has placed several school‑finance proposals into play.
Little said the legislature started the session proposing a phased increase in special‑education funding (an initial figure discussed in committee was $73 million phased in), but the House reduced that to $10 million in the version moving forward. He said a separate Senate attempt to add additional multi‑year…
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