Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas Senate Bill SR1710

Introduced
2/19/25  
Passed
2/19/25  
Enrolled
2/19/25  

Caption

Congratulating and commending the award-winning educators in Kansas.

Impact

The resolution serves to formally acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of exemplary teachers and educators in Kansas. By commending these individuals, the resolution strengthens the recognition of educational excellence and the importance of quality teaching in schools. It aims to inspire both current and future educators by spotlighting those who have made significant contributions to their fields, thereby enhancing the overall educational environment within the state.

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 1710 is a resolution congratulating and commending the award-winning educators in Kansas. It recognizes the outstanding achievements of educators across the state, particularly those who have received prestigious awards such as the Milken Educator Award and the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. The resolution highlights the contributions of various educators who have been acknowledged for their excellence in teaching and dedication to their students, showcasing their impact on the education system in Kansas.

Contention

While the resolution itself is celebratory and appears to have widespread support, it may generate discussions around resource allocation in education, teacher retention, and the continued development of educational programs. Some stakeholders may raise questions about how recognition programs can result in improved support and resources for teachers beyond accolades. Additionally, there may be discussions about ensuring equitable access to such recognition across varied regions and schools in Kansas.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS SR1702

A resolution honoring the life, career and trailblazing achievements of Kansas icon Ed Dwight.

KS HB2002

Expanding medical assistance eligibility and enacting the cutting healthcare costs for all Kansans act.

KS SB1

Modifying income tax rates for individuals, exempting all social security benefits from Kansas income tax, increasing the Kansas standard deduction and the Kansas personal exemption, increasing the income tax credit amount for household and dependent care expenses, decreasing the privilege tax normal tax, excluding internal revenue code section 1031 exchange transactions as indicators of fair market value for property tax valuation purposes, increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy, providing for certain transfers to the state school district finance fund and abolishing the local ad valorem tax reduction fund and the county and city revenue sharing fund.

KS SR1703

Recognizing November 14, 2024, as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.

KS SCR1602

Approving the creation of a port authority in Wyandotte County Kansas.

KS SB8

Exempting the sale of firearms, firearms accessories, ammunition, firearm safes and firearm safety devices from the retatilers' sales tax.

KS HB2001

Authorizing the secretary of commerce to enter into agreements with major professional sports franchises to establish STAR bond projects for a major professional sports complex, providing for additional revenue sources, expanding the powers and discretion of the secretary and making other changes to the STAR bonds financing act to facilitate such projects, limiting the secretary’s authority to approve such projects to one year unless extended by the legislative coordinating council, authorizing the Kansas development finance authority to issue STAR bonds for such projects, transferring funds under certain circumstances from the state gaming revenues fund to the attracting professional sports to Kansas fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and, if approved by the legislative coordinating council, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

KS SB6

Providing a sales tax exemption for sales of electricity to residential premises by municipally owned or operated utilities.

KS SB3

Clarifying the procedures and restrictions on accepting a nomination for an elected office.

KS SCR1604

Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax valuation increases for real property and personal property mobile homes.

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HI HB2294

Relating To Public School Land Transfer.

HI SB3113

Relating To Public School Land Transfer.

HI SB2613

Relating To Public School Land Transfer.

MO SB1751

To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the State Board of Education and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the several divisions and programs thereof

MO HB2

Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the State Board of Education and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

MO HB2002

Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the State Board of Education and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education