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Minutes for HB2303 - Committee on K-12 Education Budget
Short Title
Enacting the longitudinal data act, establishing the division of longitudinal data in the legislative research department, authorizing the appointment of a director of the division by the legislative coordinating council and providing for the development and management of the Kansas longitudinal data system for the purpose of tracking and analyzing education, workforce and related data.
Minutes Content for Tue, Feb 11, 2025
Chairperson Jason Goetz opened the hearing on HB2303 and invited Nick Meyers, Office of the Reviser to provide an overview of the statutes related to HB2303. (Attachment 1) (Attachment 2)
Eric Syverson, Director of Policy and Research, Aligned, testified as a proponent of the bill. He gave a detailed presentation on the importance of The State Longitudinal Data System. (Attachment 3) (Attachment 4)
William Wilk, Senior Director of Government Affairs, The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce/Civil Council, gave supportive testimony for The State Longitudinal Data System. (Attachment 5)
The Chair invited Dr. Frank Harwood, Deputy Commissioner of Fiscal and Administrative Services, Kansas State Board of Education, to help answer questions about how the system will improve the movement of data between entities in Kansas. How it can follow a student as they matriculate through school, and their progress toward and through college, tech school and the workforce.
Written Proponent testimony was provided by:
Tyler Nottberg, Chairman & CEO U.S. Engineering Company Holdings (Attachment 6)
Brian Brush, Wealth Advisor, Focus Partners (Attachment 7)
Kate Ferrell, Vice President, Ferrell Capital (Attachment 8)
Tanner Tempel, Deputy State Director, Americans For Posterity Kansas (Attachment 9)
Mike Stradinger, Owner, Holland 1916 (Attachment 10)
Kevin Walker, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer, Overland Park Chamber of Commerce (Attachment 11)
Mary LeFebvre, Senior Director, State Government Relations, State of Iowa (Attachment 12)
Scott Cheney, CEO Credential Engine INC. (Attachment 13)
Katrina Abraham, Government Affairs- Kansas, The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce (Attachment 14)
Written opponent testimony was submitted by:
Denise Sultz, President, Kansas Parent Teachers Association (Attachment 15)
Written neutral Testimony was submitted by:
Timothy Graham, Director of Governmental Relations & Legislative Affairs, Kansas National Education Association (Attachment 16)
Leah Fliter, Assistant Executive Director of Advocacy, Kansas Association of School Boards (Attachment 17)
After questions were answered Chairman Jason Goetz closed the hearing on HB2303 and adjourned the meeting at 4:54pm.
