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Committee briefing reviews Gannon rulings and history of Kansas school‑finance litigation, including special‑education funding
Summary
Staff reviewed Article 6 of the Kansas Constitution and the seven Gannon decisions that defined equity and adequacy in school finance; members asked how the courts treat special‑education reimbursement (the 92% excess‑cost figure) and about litigation costs and federal funding roles.
Committee staff gave a detailed briefing on Article 6 of the Kansas Constitution and the Gannon litigation that has shaped school‑finance policy in Kansas, then answered member questions about special‑education funding and the state's obligations.
Nick, a committee staff member, began with Article 6’s structure: the state constitution names education as a legislative responsibility, establishes a State Board of Education with "general supervision" (a self‑executing authority in some domains) and leaves local boards under statutory rules. "Article 6, section 1, that schools and related institutions... the legislature shall provide for intellectual, educational, vocational, and scientific improvement," he said.
He reviewed several court decisions that interpret the balance among the legislature, the State Board of Education and local boards. Using Peabody…
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