School Finance Bill Passes Easily
SB 531, which contains the “fourth-year” BSAPP for school year 2009-10, easily passed both chambers of the Legislature on Friday, by a vote of 101-19 in the House and 36-3 in the Senate. The bill was met with some resistance by . . . read more
Dyslexia Requirement Removed from Budget Bill
The House Committee had voted not to take any action on a bill requiring school districts to screen all students for dyslexia and related disabilities and provide an IEP to them. The budget bill (HB 2946) that went to the House floor had a . . . read more
Senate Bill 646 Contact Your Legislators!
Terry Collins, Director DCEC #616
As you are aware the KASEA Legislative Committee drafted a letter regarding changing the current funding formula in response to House Bill 2753 and 2790. The letter indicates that past studies completed by Mr. Roger Allen and Mr. Tom . . . read more
Special Education Funding----Weigh In!
Dear KASEA Membership: Many of you have heard about the special education funding bills that are proposed including HB 2754 which would replace lost federal funding for Medicaid reimbursement and HB 2790 which would “…freeze . . . read more
House Bill 2778 - Dyslexia
Written Testimony-House Bill No. 2778 Thank you for allowing me to enter written testimony on an act concerning school districts; this bill is relating to students with Dyslexia. As the Director of Special Education Services in . . . read more
House Bill 2778 - Dyslexia
My name is Erin Dugan. I am the Director of Special Services for the Olathe School District. Thank you for this opportunity to provided testimony on “AN ACT concerning school districts related to students with Dyslexia.” I represent . . . read more
