This publication contains briefs on timely topics that may be relevant during the current Legislative Session. The design is intended to provide a concise and useful resource for legislators. Articles are written to efficiently convey the most important points about each topic, and graphics are included to illustrate large amounts of data in a conciseContinue reading “Briefing Book 2026”
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Briefing Book 2025
This publication contains briefs on timely topics that may be relevant during the current Legislative Session. The design is intended to provide a concise and useful resource for legislators. Articles have a standard length of two pages to efficiently convey the most important points about each topic, and graphics are included to illustrate large amountsContinue reading “Briefing Book 2025”
Farm to Food Bank Projects
What is a Food Bank? A food bank is a nonprofit, charitable organization that stocks and stores food that includes basic provisions and non-perishable items. This food is then distributed to food pantries, where the items are provided to individuals who are in need or are unable to purchase food. Food banks are an integralContinue reading “Farm to Food Bank Projects”
Kansas Businesses: Jobs for Kansans
Businesses in Kansas The Department of Commerce’s stated mission is to empower individuals, businesses, and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. The agency has announced more than 20 new or expansion business opportunities that are expected to require over 4,800 jobs across the state. This article will highlight some of the upcoming projects. Economic ProjectsContinue reading “Kansas Businesses: Jobs for Kansans”
Community Eligibility for Free Lunch
What is the Community Eligibility Provision? The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a school meal funding option authorized by the federal Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. CEP is designed to provide breakfast and lunch at no cost to students at schools, school districts, and local educational agencies (LEAs) in low-income areas. Schools, school districts,Continue reading “Community Eligibility for Free Lunch”
Brief: Kansas School Finance System Overview
The State’s current school finance system includes both the Kansas School Equity and Enhancement Act (KSEEA) and other school finance laws covering the following areas of focus: Each area contains its own unique funding formula or formulas. An in-depth memorandum on KSEEA and its formulas for each area, titled “Kansas School Finance System,” can beContinue reading “Brief: Kansas School Finance System Overview”
Definition of Money and Money Transmitters
What is Money? KSA 84-1-201(b)(24) defines “money” as a medium of exchange currently authorized or adopted by the United States or a foreign government. The term includes a monetary unit of account established by an intergovernmental organization or by agreement between two or more countries. A medium of exchange is an intermediary instrument used toContinue reading “Definition of Money and Money Transmitters”
National Trends in College Admissions
Student Enrollment in Kansas In the last five years, the postsecondary education system in Kansas and nationwide has seen a decline in enrollment. According to data from Kansas Higher Education Statistics, since fall 2018, Kansas has seen a net 10.7 percent decrease in enrollment systemwide. State institutions have seen a 7.1 percent decrease in enrollment,Continue reading “National Trends in College Admissions”
Hospital Price Transparency
As the costs of medical care continue to be a concern for patients, hospital price transparency policies help individuals know the cost of an item or service before receiving it. At the federal level, requirements for hospitals to provide clear pricing information online were enacted beginning January 1, 2021, in Section 2718(e) of the PublicContinue reading “Hospital Price Transparency”
Open Enrollment
Current State KSA 72-3123 requires school districts to allow for the attendance of non-resident students beginning in the 2024–2025 school year based upon the capacity of the district. At the time of this article’s publication, all school districts should have completed the statutory requirements to determine capacity, accepted non-resident students, and be currently teaching saidContinue reading “Open Enrollment”
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