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Posted: Jul 25, 2025
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The July 24 KSDEweekly is now available for viewing. Read more about what fuels Oakley USD 274 students to excel at the annual KidWind regional, state and world competitions, registration for the upcoming Counting Kids workshops and resources available for preparing for the Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot. The Great Ideas in Education Conference is also next week!

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Posted: Jul 24, 2025
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 23, 2025

Contact: Denise Kahler, director, KSDE communications and recognition programs

Kansas child and adult care food program eligibility guidelines announced

 

TOPEKA - The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) announces the participation of sponsoring agencies in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for the current program year.

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Posted: Jul 22, 2025
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July 21, 2025

Contact: Denise Kahler, director, KSDE communications and recognition programs

Reduced price and free school meals

available for Kansas students

                                                             

TOPEKA — The Kansas State Department of Education announces the participation of all Kansas school districts and many private schools in the National School Lunch and/or School Breakfast Program. Local school officials have adopted the following household income guidelines for determining eligibility for Child Nutrition Program benefits:

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Posted: Jul 18, 2025
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The July 17 edition of KSDEweekly is now available for viewing. Read more about how the Kansas Future Teachers Academy is inspiring high school students to become educators, how Gov. Laura Kelly celebrated Kansas teachers this week, virtual training offered for Title IA schoolwide and targeted assistance program, registration information for the upcoming Counting KIDS workshops and more.    

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Posted: Jul 14, 2025
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The July 10 KSDEweekly is now available for viewing. Read more about the Kansas State Board of Education's July 8-9 meeting, including a presentation on data collected from superintendents on their districts' policies for students' use of personal digital devices during the school day, registration information for the Counting KIDS workshops in August and September, a call for nominations to the Professional Practices Commission (PPC) and federal funding updates.

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Posted: Jul 10, 2025
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July 10, 2025

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

KSDE responds to Kansas Attorney General’s call for contract language change

 

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.

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Posted: Jul 8, 2025
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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).

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Posted: Jul 8, 2025
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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.

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Posted: Jul 3, 2025
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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.

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Posted: Jun 30, 2025
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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.

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