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Education April 15, 2025 - 9:53 am

Kansas is getting controversial new laws for fetal tax exemptions and ultrasound videos in schools

by Rose Conlon, Kansas News Service

New legislation concerning fetal tax exemptions and fetal development education are coming to Kansas this summer, garnering praise from anti-abortion advocates and criticism from abortion rights supporters.

Education February 21, 2023 - 10:56 am

From school choice to parents’ rights, Kansas lawmakers are pushing education changes

by Suzanne Perez, Kansas News Service

Conservatives want to make it easier for Kansas families to send their children to private schools, and they’re once again pushing for more parental control over what’s taught in public school classrooms.

Education October 14, 2022 - 11:30 am

Some Kansas teachers say a ban on surveys is putting some classroom lessons on hold

by Suzanne Perez, Kansas News Service

A new law requiring Kansas schools to get parental permission before surveying students’ personal attitudes or beliefs has put lessons on hold in many schools.

Education October 10, 2022 - 9:56 pm

Lawrence school board braces to stand against ‘efforts to dismantle public education’

by Maya Hodison

The Kansas Legislature likes to emphasize local control — right up until it doesn’t, Lawrence school board members agreed Monday.

Education October 9, 2022 - 2:57 pm

Lawrence school board to get an earlier start on legislative priorities

by Maya Hodison & Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence school board on Monday will begin discussing the district’s legislative priorities earlier than usual.

Education September 14, 2022 - 11:40 am

Open enrollment for Kansas schools raises concerns about equity, representation and funding, local leaders say

by Cuyler Dunn

Open enrollment in Kansas public schools will worsen existing inequities and funding issues as well as diminish the importance of voters’ representation on local school boards, some local leaders say. 

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