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SB517

Expanding the every child can read act reporting requirements and amending the Kansas blueprint for literacy to provide certain requirements for the state board of education, the state board of regents and school districts with regard to literacy education and reporting.

Chamber Passed·3/20/26

Kansas SB517 expands literacy education requirements and reporting, emphasizing the science of reading and structured literacy.

Kansas SB517 amends the Kansas Blueprint for Literacy to enhance literacy education and reporting. It mandates that all pre-service teacher preparation programs and professional development for in-service teachers be based on the science of reading and structured literacy. School districts must develop individual student literacy plans for high-risk students in kindergarten through third grade. The bill also requires the state board of regents to establish a comprehensive reading and literacy assessment system.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 39–1 · Mar 20
Current
Education Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 39 Nay: 1

39 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 13

1:30 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Mar 20

House

House Received and Introduced

Mar 20

House

House Referred to Committee on Education

Mar 19

Senate

Senate Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 39 Nay: 1