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Minutes for SB389 - Committee on Education
Short Title
Changing requirements to administer certain tests, questionnaires, surveys and examinations under the student data privacy act and allowing disclosure of de-identified student data.
Minutes Content for Thu, Feb 15, 2018
Mr. Myers, Office of the Revisor of Statute, gave an overview of SB389. The Committee was also provided a fiscal note. (Attachment 2)
Chairperson Baumgardner welcomed oral proponents providing testimony.
(Attachment 3) Shana Burgess, Director of Prevention and Community Relations, Johnson County Mental Health Center.
(Attachment 4) Delwyn Catley, Ph.D., Professor of Pediatrics, Children’s Mercy Kansas City.
(Attachment 5) Colin Thomasset, Associate Director, Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas, Inc.
(Attachment 6) Angie Stallbaumer, Kansas Association of School Boards, Policy Specialist/Attorney.
(Attachment 7) Carol Williams, Kansas Health Foundation.
(Attachment 8) Mike Bodensteiner and Lisa Chaney, SE Kansas Education Service Center, Greenbush.
Senator Alley asked how many people take the exam and what grade levels take it. It was clarified that 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th graders take it during school hours, and it takes an average of an hour to take the test. Senator Alley asked if there have been concerns from parents with opting in and opting out. Lisa Chaney responded. Senator Alley asked if we knew the cost of taking the instruction and commented that they do not know that cost.
Senator Pettey asked clarifying questions about the survey. It was clarified that the survey is free, and the school uses the survey to get grants and uses data for community information and agencies.
Chairperson Baumgardner requested a copy of the CTE Survey that was not provided. A follow-up was presented at a later date. (Attachment 9) Chairperson Baumgardner asked when it was determined that parents can opt out. It was clarified that it was always that way, and Chairperson Baumgardner asked how Greenbush ensures parents are given that choice. Chairperson Baumgardner discussed her role as a teacher and parent, noting she has never had the option to opt out. Ms. Stallbaumer responded with what the law states. Ms. Huesers stated the procedures are outlined for what schools are to do. Chairperson Baumgardner asked if there was any follow up to ensure the schools are giving parents this option.
Senator Fitzgerald asked if there was any consequence to not following federal law. He asked if they have been warned in this subject. Ms. Huesers responded, yes, they have been warned by having audits performed.
Chairperson Baumgardner asked who introduced the bill into the Ways and Means Committee, and it was clarified that Representative Vicki Schmidt had.
Chairperson Baumgardner welcomed oral opponents providing testimony.
(Attachment 10) Dr. Walt Chappell, President, Educational Management Consultants LLC.
(Attachment 11) (Attachment 12) Lisa Huesers, a Kansas Resident and Parent.
The following conferees provided written testimony.
(Attachment 13) Sondra Borth, Executive Director, Reno County Communities That Care.
(Attachment 14) Steve Denny, Chairman, Kansas Association of Addiction Professionals.
(Attachment 15) Rev. David C. Fulton, Chief Administrative Officer, Partners for Wichita, Inc.
(Attachment 16) Chrissy Mayer, Director of Prevention and Leadership, DCCCA, Inc.
(Attachment 17) Kristi Pankratz, Director, Safe Streets and Prevention Services.
(Attachment 18) Julie Brewer, Executive Director, United Community Services of Johnson County
(Attachment 19)Dave Trabert, President, Kansas Policy Institute
With no further questions or conferees, Chairperson Baumgardner adjourned the meeting.
