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KS HB2482
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
K-12 Education Budget
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AI Summary
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Removes the requirement that Kansas use specifically the ACT and pre-ACT exams, allowing the State Board of Education to select any nationally recognized college entrance exam for students in grades 9, 11, and 12
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Requires the selected exams to separately assess knowledge of math, reading, English, and science
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Mandates the State Board provide grade 11 students with career readiness assessments leading to a nationally recognized rated credential, replacing the previous ACT WorkKeys requirement
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Maintains that all exams and assessments remain free to students and optional to take
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Takes effect July 1, 2027, and amends K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 72-5178 and 72-5179
Legislative Description
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.
Last Action
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Education
3/13/2026