HB2488

Requiring the university of Kansas school of medicine to use a letter grading system or other tiered grading system to assess student performance.

Introduced·1/21/26
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2488 mandates the University of Kansas School of Medicine to use a letter grading system or a tiered system with at least four designations.

Kansas HB2488 requires the University of Kansas School of Medicine to implement a letter grading system or a tiered system with at least four designations for evaluating student performance in medical coursework. The bill emphasizes that such a grading system provides objective feedback, encourages preparedness, and enhances student outcomes, ultimately aiming to produce better medical professionals. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

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Calendar

Feb 4

1:30 PM

House Education Hearing

History

Feb 4

House

House Hearing: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 218-N

Jan 21

House

House Introduced

Jan 21

House

House Referred to Committee on Education