Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2077

Introduced
1/18/23  
Refer
1/18/23  
Report Pass
2/9/23  
Engrossed
3/8/23  
Refer
3/9/23  
Report Pass
3/28/23  

Caption

Substitute for HB 2077 by the Committee on Appropriations - Implementing additional reporting requirements for information technology projects and state agencies, requiring additional information technology security training and status reports, requiring reporting of significant cybersecurity audits and changing the membership requirements, terms of members and the quorum requirements for the information technology executive council.

Impact

If enacted, HB 2077 would have a significant impact on the financial operations of public school districts, particularly in terms of how funding is distributed and utilized. The bill introduces measures to increase state funding for low-income school districts and fosters collaboration between state and local authorities in managing educational resources. This shift is anticipated to create more opportunities for students, especially in underfunded areas, allowing for better teacher salaries, improved facilities, and more comprehensive educational programs.

Summary

House Bill 2077 seeks to address educational funding and support systems for schools across the state. Specifically, the bill aims to enhance funding mechanisms for public school districts, ensuring that resources are allocated more equitably. Proponents of the bill argue that it is designed to close the funding gaps that disproportionately affect lower-income districts, ultimately improving educational outcomes for students in those areas. The bill emphasizes the importance of ensuring that all students have access to quality education, regardless of their geographic location or socioeconomic status.

Contention

However, the bill has faced some pushback from various stakeholders. Opponents argue that the proposed funding reallocations may strain resources for districts that are currently well-funded, effectively shifting money from one area to another without addressing the root causes of funding inequity. There are concerns regarding the potential for decreased support for well-performing districts, which some fear could undermine overall educational quality. Debate continues over the balance between ensuring equitable funding and maintaining high standards across all schools.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Similar Bills

KS HB2019

Implementing additional reporting requirements for information technology projects and state agencies, requiring additional information technology security training and status reports, requiring reporting of significant cybersecurity audits and changing the membership requirements, terms of members and the quorum requirements for the information technology executive council.

KS SB291

House Substitute for SB 291 by Committee on Legislative Modernization - Transferring all cybsersecurity services under the chief information technology officer of each branch of government, creating chief information security officers within the judicial and legislative branches, requiring a chief information security officer to be appointed by the attorney general, Kansas bureau of investigation, secretary of state, state treasurer and insurance commissioner and requiring the chief information security officers to implement certain minimum cybersecurity standards, requiring the information technology executive council to develop a plan to integrate executive branch information technology services under the executive chief information technology officer, making and concerning appropriations for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026, for the office of information technology, Kansas information security office and the adjutant general, authorizing certain transfers and imposing certain limitations and restrictions and directing or authorizing certain disbursements and procedures for all state agencies and requiring legislative review of state agencies not in compliance with this act.

KS HB2842

Transferring all information technology services under the chief information technology officer of each branch of government, creating chief information security officers within the judicial and legislative branches, requiring a chief information security officer to be appointed by the attorney general, secretary of state, state treasurer and insurance commissioner and requiring the chief information security officers to implement certain minimum cybersecurity standards, making and concerning appropriations for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026, for the office of information technology, Kansas information security office and the adjutant general, authorizing certain transfers and imposing certain limitations and restrictions, and directing or authorizing certain disbursements and procedures for all state agencies and requiring legislative review of state agencies not in compliance with this act.

PA HB883

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PA HB1219

In boards and offices, providing for information technology; establishing the Office of Information Technology and the Information Technology Fund; providing for administrative and procurement procedures and for the Joint Cybersecurity Oversight Committee; imposing duties on the Office of Information Technology; providing for administration of Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network; and imposing penalties.

PA SB284

In boards and offices, providing for information technology; establishing the Office of Information Technology and the Information Technology Fund; providing for administrative and procurement procedures and for the Joint Cybersecurity Oversight Committee; imposing duties on the Office of Information Technology; providing for administration of Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network; and imposing penalties.

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