Urging the United States department of education to distribute certain federal moneys in the form of block grants to the state.
Impact
If HCR5015 is implemented, it could lead to significant changes in how Kansas receives and manages federal education funds. By advocating for block grants, the resolution seeks to diminish federal oversight and allow state-level decision-making in the allocation of resources. This could result in tailored educational initiatives that better serve the needs of Kansas students and educational institutions, as opposed to complying with a one-size-fits-all federal mandate.
Summary
HCR5015 is a Concurrent Resolution from the Kansas legislature that urges the United States Department of Education to distribute federal funding for education primarily in the form of block grants to the state. The resolution emphasizes the need for Kansas to better utilize the funds by eliminating numerous federal requirements that currently accompany federal education funding. This shift in funding structure aims to grant the state greater flexibility in using federal dollars to improve its education system.
Contention
While proponents of HCR5015 argue that the resolution will empower local decision-makers and improve education funding efficiency, critics may view the move as a potential reduction in federal accountability and support for essential education programs. There could be concerns about how funds would be allocated at the state level and whether all areas of education would receive adequate support without federal conditions. The resolution needs to navigate these complexities to ensure that the intended benefits to education are realized.
House Substitute for SB 387 by Committee on K-12 Education Budget - Making appropriations for the department of education for FY 24, FY 25 and FY 26 and enacting, revising and abolishing certain statutes relating to the educational system.
Amending the Kansas pet animal act to require the Kansas department of agriculture to maintain records of inspections for not less than five years and removing the requirement that the commissioner only apply federal rules and regulations to United States department of agriculture licensed animal distributors and animal breeders.
Revising the special education state aid statewide excess costs calculation to count additional funding, requiring the state board of education to determine each school district's excess costs and to establish a special education state aid equalization distribution schedule to distribute certain amounts of special education state aid and requiring school districts to transfer amounts attributable to the special education weighting from their supplemental general funds to their special education funds.
Providing for the distribution of local ad valorem tax reduction fund (LAVTRF) moneys from the state to residential property taxpayers in the form of rebates.
House Substitute for SB 113 by Committee on K-12 Education Budget - Making appropriations for the department of education for FY 23, FY 24 and FY 25; establishing the mental health intervention team program; authorizing certain students to participate in activities regulated by the Kansas state high school activities association; requiring school districts to post certain enrollment and academic information on school district websites; revising school district open-enrollment procedures; authorizing local school board members to receive compensation from their school district; authorizing current-year student enrollment for determinations of state foundation aid; continuing the 20 mill statewide tax levy for schools; amending the school districts that qualify for and the amount that school districts are able to levy pursuant to the cost-of-living weighting.