The Advocate - A KASB Podcast
The Kansas Association of School Boards Advocacy and Communications Teams bring you semi-regular updates from Topeka on current issues affecting K-12 Education.
The Advocate - A KASB Podcast
The Pace Is Picking Up Again
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In this episode of The Advocate, hosts Leah Fliter and Shannon Kimball return after turnaround week to find the pace at the Kansas Legislature picking up. They break down major developments in the state budget, including ongoing debates around special education funding, where both House and Senate proposals fall significantly short of meeting legal obligations—leaving local districts and taxpayers to cover the gap.
The episode also explores key policy issues moving through the legislature, including property tax proposals, voucher expansion, classroom device restrictions, and legislation impacting student services, assessments, and school governance. Leah and Shannon unpack what these bills could mean for Kansas public schools, highlighting concerns around local control, funding stability, and student support systems.
Finally, the hosts zoom out to national education policy shifts in Washington, D.C., and share how listeners can take action—by engaging with legislators and advocating for fully funded special education. Stay informed on what’s moving, what’s stalled, and how your voice can make a difference for Kansas students.
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