SB458

Requiring state assessments performance levels and cut scores to be based on the 2024 performance levels and cut scores.

Introduced·2/3/26
Introduced Text

Kansas SB458 mandates that state assessments' performance levels and cut scores be based on the 2024 levels and scores.

Kansas SB458 requires the state board to establish curriculum standards reflecting high academic standards for core academic areas. The bill mandates that the state board design and adopt a school district accreditation system based on improvement in performance. The state board must ensure compatibility between statewide assessments and curriculum standards. The bill also requires the state board to prepare and submit a report on the school district accreditation system to the governor and the legislature.

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Education Committee
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Committee decision

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Calendar

Feb 26

1:30 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Feb 26

Senate

Senate Hearing: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 144-S

Feb 24

Senate

Senate Withdrawn from Committee on Ways and Means; Rereferred to Committee on Education

Feb 19

Senate

Senate Withdrawn from Committee on Education; Referred to Committee on Ways and Means