Minutes for HB2299 - Committee on Education

Short Title

Prohibiting discriminatory practices on the basis of religion at public educational institutions and authorizing the attorney general to investigate violations and assess civil penalties under the Kansas act against discrimination.

Minutes Content for Tue, Feb 11, 2025

Chairwomen Estes opened the hearing on HB2299 to allow testimony from one conferee who had a conflict in his schedule, return to the bills they need to work and then continue with the hearing.

Proponents - In-person:

Kris Kobach (Attachment 2).

Chairwoman Estes suspended the hearing. The committee moved to final action on previously heard bills.

After the final action on several bills, the Chair returned to the hearing on HB2299.

Chairwoman Estes reconvened the hearing on HB2299 and recognized Jason Long, Senior Assistant Revisor, Office of the Revisor of Statutes who gave a summary of the bill (Attachment 3), and distributed an amendment. (Attachment 4).

Chairwoman Estes recognized Elaina Rudder, Senior Research Analyst, Kansas Legislative Research Department who summarized legislation and executive orders concerning antisemitism and public education. (Attachment 5).

Proponents - In-Person continued:

Adam Beren (Attachment 6).

David Soffer (Attachment 7).

Neta Meltzer (Attachment 8).

Robert Metz (Attachment 9).

Barry Kaseff (Attachment 10).

Proponents Written Only:

Leah Abrahamsson (Attachment 11).

Neutral In-Person:

Ruth Glover (Attachment 12).

Hanna Smuckler (Attachment 13).

Opponents In-person: