HB2482

Removing the requirement that the state board of education use a certain exam provider to deliver certain college entrance and career readiness exams and requiring the board to provide for such exams using any provider.

Complete·4/9/26

Kansas HB2482 removes the requirement for the state board of education to use a specific exam provider for college entrance and career readiness.

Kansas HB2482 amends the state board of education's responsibilities regarding college entrance and career readiness exams. The bill removes the requirement for the state board to use a specific exam provider for these exams, allowing the board to use any provider. It mandates that the board provide a nationally recognized college entrance exam to each student in grade nine and a career readiness assessment or series of assessments leading to a nationally recognized credential. Students are not required to pay any fees or costs for these exams or assessments.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

118 Yea

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2 Nay

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5 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10

1:30 PM

Senate Education Hearing

Feb 10

3:30 PM

House K-12 Education Budget Hearing

History

Apr 9

House

House Reengrossed on Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Apr 9

House

House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026

Apr 9

House

House Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026