SESSION OF 2023
SUPPLEMENTAL NOTE ON HOUSE BILL NO. 2060
As Recommended by House Committee on K-
12 Education Budget
Brief*
HB 2060 would establish the Special Education and
Related Services Funding Task Force. The bill would outline
the topics to be studied by the Task Force, provide for the
appointment and compensation of Task Force members,
establish the frequency and location of meetings, and require
a report to the Legislature.
The bill would be in effect upon publication in the
Kansas Register.
Task Force Study Topics
The Task Force would be required to study and make
recommendations for changes in the existing formula for the
funding of special education and related services. In doing so,
the Task Force would be required to conduct hearings in
order to receive and consider suggestions from subject
matter experts and the public at large.
The Task Force would be required to submit reports to
the Legislature regarding the work and recommendations of
the Task Force on or before January 14 of each year.
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*Supplemental notes are prepared by the Legislative Research
Department and do not express legislative intent. The supplemental
note and fiscal note for this bill may be accessed on the Internet at
http://www.kslegislature.org Organization of Task Force
Membership
The Task Force would consist of the following ten
members:
●Two members to be appointed by the Speaker of
the House of Representative;
●Two members to be appointed by the President of
the Senate;
●One member to be appointed by the Minority
Leader of the House of Representative;
●One member to be appointed by the Minority
Leader of the Senate;
●One member to be appointed by the State Board of
Education;
●Two members to be appointed by the State
Department of Education who are professionals in
the field of special education and related services;
and;
●One member to be a parent of a student who
receives special education services. The
appointment would be for one year and alternate
between the Speaker and the President.
The bill would require the members of the Task Force to
be appointed on or before July 1, 2023. Vacancies on the
Task Force would be filled by appointment in the manner
provided for the original appointment.
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The Speaker shall designate one of their appointments
to call the first meeting of the Task Force. The chairperson
and vice-chairperson of the Task Force would be elected by
the Task Force members.
Compensation
If approved by the Legislative Coordinating Council,
Task Force members attending meetings authorized by the
Task Force would receive compensation as provided under
KSA 75-3223(e), except for Task Force members employed
by a state agency who would be reimbursed by such state
agency.
Meetings
The Task Force would be authorized to meet in an open
meeting at any time and at any place in the state upon the
call of the chairperson. A majority of the voting members
would constitute a quorum. Any action by the Task Force
would require a motion adopted by a majority of voting
members present when there is a quorum.
Support Services
The bill would require the staff of the Office of Revisor of
Statutes, Kansas Legislative Research Department, and
Division of Legislative Administrative Services to provide
assistance as requested by the Task Force.
Data and Information Provided
The State Board of Education would be required to
provide consultants and assistance when requested by the
Task Force and any information or documentation requested
by the Task Force.
3- 2060 Background
The bill was introduced by the House Committee on K-
12 Budget at the request of Representative K. Williams.
House Committee on K-12 Education Budget
In the House Committee hearing, a representative of the
Kansas Association of School Boards provided neutral
testimony generally supporting the bill though identified
concerns with the makeup of the Task Force.
Written-only neutral testimony was provided by
members of the State Board of Education.
Written-only opponent testimony was provided a
member of the public.
No other testimony was provided.
Fiscal Information
According to the fiscal note prepared by the Division of
the Budget on the bill, as introduced, the Legislative
Coordinating Council indicates enactment of the bill would
increase salary, subsistence, and other costs by
approximately $25,831 from the State General Fund in FY
2024. Any fiscal effect associated with enactment of the bill is
not reflected in The FY 2024 Governor’s Budget Report.
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