Removing the sunset for the high-density at-risk student weighting under the Kansas school equity and enhancement act.
Impact
The removal of the sunset clause is expected to have a substantial impact on funding for school districts with high densities of at-risk students. This change represents a continuation of previous efforts aimed at addressing educational disparities and ensuring that districts can access resources necessary for providing specialized programs and interventions. The bill outlines specific methods for calculating at-risk student weighting, thus establishing a more stable and predictable funding model that can enhance educational practices and resources directed towards these students.
Summary
House Bill 2223 addresses educational equity in Kansas by removing the expiration date for high-density at-risk student weighting under the Kansas school equity and enhancement act. This bill ensures that school districts with a significant percentage of at-risk students continue to receive additional funding based on the number of such students they enroll. By maintaining this provision, the bill seeks to provide ongoing support for educational services tailored to at-risk populations, which are crucial for improving their learning outcomes.
Contention
While the bill aims to bolster support for at-risk students, there may be divisions regarding its implications on overall state educational funding. Critics could argue that while focusing on at-risk students is essential, it may divert resources from other educational initiatives not specifically linked to this categorization. Additionally, there could be concerns about the adequacy of funding for districts that do not qualify for high-density at-risk weighting, possibly leading to wider disparities in the education system. The challenge remains in balancing targeted support for at-risk students with the overall effectiveness and funding of the state's educational framework.
Requiring the Kansas state high school activities association to establish a school classification system based on student attendance and a multiplier factor that adjusts certain schools' student attendance.
Requiring the Kansas state high school activities association to establish a school classification system for activities based on student attendance and a multiplier factor that adjusts certain schools' student attendance.
Requiring school districts to provide fentanyl abuse education programs and maintain a supply of naloxone in all schools, requiring the department of education to establish guidelines for active shooter drills conducted by public and accredited nonpublic elementary and secondary schools, regulating active shooter simulations in such schools and modifying the requirements for student cohorts and achievement goals in school district at-risk student accountability plans.
Requiring school districts to verify the household gross earned income of each student who qualifies for free meals under the national school lunch program and requiring legislative authorization to receive special assistance payments under federal law.
Relating to the inclusion of chronically absent students as students at risk of dropping out of school and the collection and reporting of data regarding those students.
Relating to the inclusion of chronically absent students as students at risk of dropping out of school and the collection and reporting of data regarding those students.
Relating to the inclusion of chronically absent students as students at risk of dropping out of school and the collection and reporting of data regarding those students.
MS Student Funding Formula; increase percentage of allotted weight attributable to low-income students for determining preliminary weighted enrollment.