All Roll Calls
Yes: 278 • No: 4
KansasHB 24822025–2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
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.
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
educationk-12 education budget
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Free, optional college and career tests for students
Beginning July 1, 2027, the state provides key tests at school. Grade 11 and 12 students get a nationally recognized college entrance exam. Grade 9 students get a pre‑college exam. Grade 11 students get career readiness assessment(s) that can lead to a national credential. Families do not pay fees for these statewide exams or assessments. The board is not required to give more than one exam and three assessments per student. Taking the pre‑ACT, ACT, or ACT WorkKeys is optional. Each year, the state education department and every district post test dates, times, locations, and how to register on their websites.
Board can use any test provider
Beginning July 1, 2027, Kansas repeals two older testing rules. The state board may provide the required college entrance and career readiness exams using any provider, not just one named company.
Statewide test results sent to lawmakers
Beginning July 1, 2027, the state board sends a report before each regular legislative session. It shows combined exam and assessment data for students who were provided the statewide tests under this law. The report goes to the Senate and House education committees.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 118 Nay: 2
Yes: 118 • No: 2
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 39 Nay: 1
Yes: 39 • No: 1
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 121 Nay: 1
Yes: 121 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Reengrossed on Tuesday, March 31, 2026
4/9/2026HouseEnrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026
4/9/2026HouseApproved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026
4/9/2026HouseConcurred with amendments in conference; Yea: 118 Nay: 2
3/26/2026HouseNonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed Representative Goetz , Representative Brantley and Representative Ousley as conferees
3/23/2026HouseMotion to accede adopted; Senator Erickson, Senator Thomas and Senator Sykes appointed as conferees
3/23/2026SenateFinal Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 39 Nay: 1
3/19/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
3/18/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
3/18/2026SenateCommittee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Education
3/13/2026SenateHearing: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 144-S
3/10/2026SenateReferred to Committee on Education
2/26/2026SenateEngrossed on Monday, February 23, 2026
2/25/2026HouseReceived and Introduced
2/25/2026SenateFinal Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 121 Nay: 1
2/19/2026HouseCommittee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
2/18/2026HouseCommittee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
2/18/2026HouseCommittee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on K-12 Education Budget
2/16/2026HouseHearing: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 546-S
2/10/2026HouseHearing: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 546-S - CANCELED
2/4/2026HouseIntroduced
1/21/2026HouseReferred to Committee on K-12 Education Budget
1/21/2026House
Bill Text
As Amended by House Committee
As Amended by Senate Committee
As introduced
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