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Posted: Jul 8, 2025
Categories: KSDE

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July 8, 2025

Contact: Denise Kahler, director, KSDE Communications and Recognition Programs ‑ (785) 296-4876, denise.kahler@ksde.gov

Kansas Education Commissioner outlines impact of withheld federal Title funds

 

TOPEKA — Kansas education officials were notified earlier this week that payment to states for certain federal funds already appropriated by Congress for student learning, teacher development and other student-centered services has been delayed indefinitely by the U.S. Department of Education (USED).

Posted: Jul 8, 2025
Categories: KSDE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 8, 2025

Contact: Denise Kahler, director, Communications and Recognition Programs - (785) 296-4876, denise.kahler@ksde.gov

Kansas Regains Access to Federal COVID Relief Funds Following U.S. Department of Education Decision

 

TOPEKA - Following recent legal developments and ongoing litigation in federal court, the U.S. Department of Education has reinstated the original liquidation process for Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) grants for states not involved in the New York-led lawsuit against the Department.

Posted: Jul 3, 2025
Categories: KSDE

The July 3 edition of KSDEweekly is now available for viewing. Read more about the Kansas State Board of Education's upcoming monthly meeting when they will get an update on districts' policies on student use of personal technology, KSDE insight Podcast about chronic absenteeism, resources available to get ready for the second year of KESA 2.0. and much more.

Never miss an issue of KSDEweekly. Email ksdeweekly@ksde.gov with questions, comments or story ideas.

 

Posted: Jun 30, 2025
Categories: KSDE

The Kansas State Board of Education will conduct their monthly meeting, July 8-9, in the first floor board room, Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, in Topeka.

Click here for the meeting agenda and materials. 

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