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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 10, 2025
Contact: Denise Kahler, director, KSDE Communications and Recognition Programs ‑ (785) 296-4876, denise.kahler@ksde.gov
TOPEKA — On June 25, 2025, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach sent a letter to members of the Kansas State Board of Education (State Board), asking the State Board to remove language prohibiting discrimination against any person because of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression from certain contracts it intended to enter into with Kansas public schools participating in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) food nutrition programs.
July 8, 2025
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).
Contact: Denise Kahler, director, Communications and Recognition Programs - (785) 296-4876, denise.kahler@ksde.gov
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.
April 24, 2025
TOPEKA — Today, the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) issued a letter to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) in response to an April 3rd request from the ED regarding state compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) regulations in schools across the state to continue receiving federal funding.
April 3, 2025
For immediate release
March 21, 2025
Feb. 10, 2025
TOPEKA - Due to the risk of a winter storm forecasted to impact northeast Kansas this week, the Kansas State Board of Education’s monthly meeting scheduled for Feb. 11-12 will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 11 only.
Jan. 30, 2025
TOPEKA — The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is looking for sponsors willing to provide nutritious meals to Kansas children during the summer months.
A program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), SFSP provides reimbursement to schools, public agencies and private nonprofit organizations for food services.
TOPEKA — The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security directive issued Tuesday, Jan. 21, to rescind previously issued guidelines for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforcement actions that limit law enforcement in or near “sensitive” areas, which include schools and churches.
The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. (more information...)
To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations or for more information please contact the Office of General Counsel at gc@ksde.gov or by 785-296-3201.