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Kansas education official warns of rapid changes as legislative turnaround nears
Summary
KSDE legislative director Dr. Harwood told the State Board of Education that Feb. 19 turnaround deadlines make budget and policy outcomes uncertain, highlighting competing House and Senate positions on special education funding, K‑12 base increases and procurement changes for state residential schools.
Dr. Harwood, KSDE’s legislative reporter, told the State Board on Feb. 10 that the 2026 legislative session is moving quickly and that many education measures may change before the chamber turnaround next Thursday. “Most of those will never get a hearing, and nothing will ever happen with them,” he said, adding that legally required deadlines and the conference committee process mean provisions often shift in the final days.
Why it matters: Harwood focused on changes that would affect the Kansas School for the Deaf and Kansas School for…
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