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      2013 Kansas Highlights

      Kansas continues to use their ninety-three virtual schools and programs to provide opportunities to access online courses and services, many of which serve out-of-district students. Additionally, The Virtual School Act altered the funding of online students so that all full-time virtual students are funded at 1.05 (105%) of base FTE students.

      Current Strengths and Reform Opportunities

      • All students may enroll in an unlimited number of part-time individual online courses
      • The state funds digital learning through the standard public per-pupil school funding formula
      • Kansas could expand the window when providers can apply for approval to offer courses to multiple times during the year

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      2014 National Summit on Education Reform – Don’t Miss This Opportunity

      Dear Friends, Mark your calendars to join Governor Jeb Bush and ExcelinEd on November 20-21 for our 7th annual National Summit on Education Reform in Washington, D.C.! While I say it every year, I have no doubt this will be our best summit yet. Governor Bush will open the summit with a breakfast keynote on…

      1 Oct 2014
           

      In Plain English: KS HB 2261

      Summary Kansas HB 2261 (Open States or Kansas Legislature) extends school districts “fund flexibility” to enable them to spend unencumbered funds from certain programs on general operating expenses, with the intent that the majority of these funds be spent in the classroom or for instruction. It also removes a cap on the amount of money…

      26 Mar 2014
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      In Plain English: KS HB 2201

      Summary Kansas HB 2201 (Open States or Kansas Legislature) establishes the telecommunications study committee, which will study the creation of a state broadband fund to support the availability of advanced telecommunications capability throughout the state. It also authorizes the Board of Regents to fix, charge, and collect user fees for services provided by the Kan-ed…

      5 Feb 2014
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      DLN State Report 6.14

      Top Highlights Connecticut Bill: HB 6358/Public Act No. 13-108 Status: 06/06/2013 – Signed by the Governor Relevant Elements: 4 Connecticut HB 6358/Public Act No. 13-108 was signed by Democratic Gov. Dannel Malloy on June 6 and will take effect July 1, 2013. The law permits an additional, non-traditional method for high school students to earn…

      14 Jun 2013