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Kansas task force debates measures and phase‑in options as school finance law nears expiration
Summary
Members of the Education Funding Task Force reviewed statutory deadlines and spent most of a session arguing over how to measure student outcomes, whether to prioritize early literacy, and how fast districts should adapt to any new K‑12 funding formula. No votes were taken; staff were asked for follow‑up data and audits.
Madam Chair opened the meeting by reminding members that the Kansas School Equity and Enhancement Act expires on 07/01/2027 and that the task force must deliver recommendations to the legislature and governor by 01/11/2027, framing the work ahead as time‑sensitive.
Jason Long, Revisor, reviewed the statutory charge and the law's goals: to ensure a formula that is calculated to help students meet statutory academic goals, provide adequate, consistent and equitable funding, and include meaningful accountability measures. "The Kansas School Equity and Enhancement Act expires on 07/01/2027," Long told the group, adding he would provide statutory text for members.
Discussion then focused on the guiding principles the task force…
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