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HB 2660

Making and concerning appropriations for the state board of regents for the Kansas blueprint for literacy, 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.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas bill funds literacy programs and mandates enhanced literacy instruction standards and reporting by schools and universities to improve statewide reading proficiency outcomes.

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Bill Summary · HB 2660

Legislative bill overview

HB 2660 appropriates funding for the Kansas Board of Regents' literacy initiative and expands reporting requirements under the "Every Child Can Read Act." The bill amends the Kansas Blueprint for Literacy to impose new requirements on the State Board of Education, Board of Regents, and school districts regarding literacy instruction and data collection.

Why is this important

Literacy proficiency is foundational to student success, and this bill signals a state commitment to standardized literacy instruction and accountability. The expanded reporting requirements would provide visibility into which districts are meeting literacy benchmarks and identify where interventions may be needed, potentially allowing the state to target resources more effectively.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and implementation burden: New reporting requirements may impose administrative costs on school districts already facing budget constraints, particularly smaller or rural districts
  • Flexibility versus standardization: Mandated requirements risk reducing local control over curriculum decisions and may not account for district-specific literacy challenges or approaches
  • Data privacy concerns: Expanded reporting could raise questions about how student literacy data is collected, stored, and used, especially regarding identification of struggling readers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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