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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 8, 2025
Contact: Denise Kahler, director, KSDE Communications and Recognition Programs ‑ (785) 296-4876, denise.kahler@ksde.gov
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.
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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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.
The June 26 KSDEweekly is now available for viewing. Read more about how support from Kansans and people around the world is helping Grinnell USD 291 rebound from the May 18 tornado, a full summary of the Kansas education bills passed during the 2025 legislative session, and how Blue Valley USD 229 students are learning more about how nature impacts them as part of KSDEweekly's Picture of the Week feature.
The June 18 edition of KSDEweekly is available for viewing. Read more about the first year of KESA 2.0 and what's in store for 2025-26, what Garden City USD 457 students are doing to keep their learning going this summer and a final reminder about submitting the Every Child Can Read Act report.
The June 12 KSDEweekly is now available for viewing. Read more about the action the Kansas State Board of Education took on the modified emergency substitute licenses, the winners of this year's school transportation safety competition and a special message from Dr. Ben Proctor about why district leadership teams should attend this summer's Great Ideas in Education Conference. The KSDE Insight Podcast, "Keeping Kids Safe Online: Summer Tips for Parents,” is also available.
The June 5 edition of KSDEweekly is now available for viewing. Read more about how the Kansas State Board of Education is scheduled to vote on whether to extend the emergency substitute licences, a preview of the June 12 KSDE Insight Podcast, "Keeping Kids Safe Online - Summer Tips for Parents," and regional roundtable discussions about child care set for June.
The Kansas State Board of Education will meet June 10-11, for their monthly meeting, in Topeka. Members will meet in the first floor board room, Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson.
Click here for the agenda and meeting materials.
The May 29 edition of KSDEweekly is available for viewing. Read more about the toolkits created to help educators align their instructional materials to the Kansas State Standards, the Kansas counties unit that Royal Valley USD 337 middle students recently concluded, and information about submitting the Every Child Can Read Act report.
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.