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The Senate Committee on Ways and Means held hearings this week for Sub for HB 2007, the budget bill for state agencies including KSDE, and other education-related bills were heard in the House and Senate education committees during the ninth week of the 2025 Kansas legislative session. 

Members of the Kansas State Board of Education received an update on the Seal of Literacy training options along with a request to add another option during the board’s March meeting in Topeka this week. 

Shane Carter, director of teacher licensure for the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE), provided a review of the current science of reading licensure requirements in Kansas.  

Join Kansas Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson as he takes a deep dive into the world of Kansas public education on the relaunched Insight podcast.  

Featuring engaging conversations with a diverse range of guests, this podcast explores the latest national and state issues impacting Kansas schools. Whether you're an educator, policymaker, parent, or community member, Insight delivers thought-provoking discussions on the challenges, opportunities, and innovations shaping the future of education in Kansas.  

With more than 30 years of experience in public education, Dr. Renee Nugent has been named the deputy commissioner of the Kansas State Department of Education’s division of learning services. She will begin her duties on July 1.  

“I love education,” Nugent said. “It’s just beyond comprehension to me that I’m getting the opportunity to impact schools across the entire state of Kansas.”