KSDE Weekly

March 12, 2026

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Posted: Mar 12, 2026
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The Kansas State Board of Education honored the first fully licensed educator to complete the Kansas Registered Teacher Apprentice Program (RTAP) during its March meeting in Topeka this week. 

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Two bills that may impact Kansas K-12 schools are heading to the governor’s desk after passing out of both chambers. Those include Senate Sub for HB 2299, or the “cell phone bill,” and HB 2468, or the “tax credit bill.” 

The last day for for non-exempt committees to meet is Tuesday, March 17. First adjournment is scheduled for Friday, March 27. Read below for an update on other bills moving through the legislature. 

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Members of the Kansas State Board of Education approved the Kansas State Department of Education’s (KSDE) request to apply for a federal waiver to pilot a through-year, curriculum-aligned assessment system that would allow selected districts to use the assessment to meet Kansas state assessment requirements for accountability. 

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Graduation is an important milestone, but true success after high school requires more than earning a diploma. In this month's episode of the KSDE Insight Podcast, we explore what it really means for students to be ready for life after graduation. 

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