State Board

 Budget, taxes, guns, elections, charter schools, more (3/13/2013) 
   The House Appropriations Committee voted Tuesday to approve a budget bill that reduces spending levels proposed by Governor Sam Brownback, but did not consider any reductions in K-12 state aid. Also Tuesday, the House Tax Committee approved an alter
 Suitable finance, Carnegie ban, election hearing today and more (2/20/2013) 
   Suitable finance, Carnegie ban, election hearing today and more
 Governor's School Efficiency Report media release (1/22/2013) 
   Governor Sam Brownback has released the report from the Governor's school efficiency task force. KASB will provide additional analysis and commentary later today.
 The week ending, the week ahead (1/18/2013) 
   Governor Sam Brownback kicked off the session with his State of the State address Tuesday night and budget message Wednesday morning
 State Board meets; Governor releases budget details (1/17/2013) 
   The Kansas State Board of Education held its first meeting with four new board members this week. Governor Brownback’s staff released details of the Governor’s budget plan on Wednesday.
 Secretary Duncan visits Kansas; state report card issued (9/22/2012) 
   
 State Board Update, Legislative Interim Studies Announced (8/16/2012) 
   The Kansas State Board of Education meeting Tuesday and Wednesday was dominated by information items. The Legislative Coordinating Council approved a number of study topics for joint and special committees before the beginning of the 2013 Legislature