Minutes for HB2540 - Committee on K-12 Education Budget

Requiring moneys attributable to at-risk student weighting be expended for approved at-risk educational programs.

Chair called Jason Long, Kansas Office of Revisor Statutes to provide an overview of HB 2540.

Jason Long gave an overview of HB 2540, provisions, and policy changes.

Jason Long stood for questions. Rep. Ward, Winn, Dietrich proposed questions.

Chair called Mike O' Neal, KPI.

Mike O' Neal gave oral testimony in support of HB 2540. (Attachment 1)

Mike O' Neal stood for questions. Rep. Benson, Erickson, Landwehr, & Ward proposed questions.

Chair called Mark Tallman, Kansas Association of School Boards

Mark gave oral testimony in opponent of HB 2540. (Attachment 2)

Chair called Terry Forsyth, Kansas National Education Association

Terry gave oral opponent testimony for HB 2540. (Attachment 3)

Rep. Ward, Erickson, proposed questions to Mark Tallman

Rep. Dietrich Tarwater, Benson, Winn, & Ward proposed questions to Jason Long

Chair opened for further discussion, seeing none.

Chair closed oral testimony on HB 2540, and urged members of the committee to view the written testimony provided in their folders.

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