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HB 2663

Modifying the requirements for student cohorts and achievement goals for school district at-risk accountability plans.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas bill modifies how school districts must define and track at-risk student groups and set achievement goals in accountability plans.

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Bill Summary · HB 2663

Legislative bill overview

HB 2663 modifies how Kansas school districts must structure their at-risk student accountability plans, specifically changing requirements around student cohorts and achievement goals. The bill appears to adjust the metrics and groupings districts use to track and report progress for at-risk student populations. This is a technical education policy adjustment rather than a comprehensive overhaul of accountability systems.

Why is this important

At-risk accountability plans directly affect how schools allocate resources, identify struggling students, and demonstrate educational progress to the state. Changes to cohort requirements and goal-setting can either make accountability more flexible for districts or potentially weaken oversight of at-risk student outcomes, depending on the specific modifications. This impacts both district operations and the transparency available to parents regarding how schools serve vulnerable student populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition of student cohorts: How narrowly or broadly students are grouped could either spotlight disparities or mask them depending on the approach taken
  • Achievement goal standards: Whether modified goals make targets more realistic or reduce accountability pressure for serving at-risk populations effectively
  • Reporting transparency: Changes might affect what data districts must publicly disclose about at-risk student performance and progress

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

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