Minutes for HB2060 - Committee on K-12 Education Budget

Short Title

Establishing the special education and related services funding task force.

Minutes Content for Tue, Jan 24, 2023

The Chair opened the hearing on HB2060.

Nick Myers provided an overview of the bill. (Attachment 18)

There were no proponents or opponents.

Neutral

Scott Rothschild, Kansas Association of School Boards presented neutral testimony. Mr. Rothschild stated the organization would support the bill except for concern of the make up of the proposed task force. He stated more study must not delay action to increase the funding for special education. The agency supports the five year phase in plan to achieve the statutory 92% funding level. Nearly 1 in 5 Kansas students receive special education services.(Attachment 19)

Written Only

Ann Mah (Attachment 20)

Joan T. Gilson (Attachment 21)

Patty Jurich (Attachment 22)

Daniel Klaassen (Attachment 23

The conferee responded to questions.

The Chair closed the hearing on HB2060.

The committee was adjourned at 4:57 pm.

The next meeting will be January 25.