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KS HB2565
Bill
Status
1/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
K-12 Education Budget
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AI Summary
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Teachers and licensed personnel at the Kansas State School for the Blind and Kansas State School for the Deaf must be paid at rates not less than comparable employees at USD 233 (Olathe, Kansas) with similar education and experience levels.
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Removes the previous "September 1 of the preceding school year" reference date, updating the salary comparison to use current school year compensation rates.
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Licensed personnel covered under this requirement include librarians, counselors, nurses, and others who hold a license and are paid on the teacher salary schedule.
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Amends K.S.A. 76-11a16 and 76-11a17, which originally established this pay parity requirement effective July 1, 2007.
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Takes effect upon publication in the Kansas statute book.
Legislative Description
Requiring that employees of the Kansas state school for the blind and the Kansas state school for the deaf be paid at same rate of compensation that is paid to a teacher employed by USD 233, Olathe, in the current school year.
Last Action
House Hearing: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 218-N - CANCELED
2/11/2026