SB517Introduced in the Senate
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.
Introduced by Ways and Means
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
Writing a plain-English summary of this bill… this can take a few seconds the first time.
Official description
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.
Where it stands
House Referred to Committee on Education
March 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 39 Nay: 1 · March 19, 2026
39
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
One response per device. Location is self-reported and not verified. Results are informal and not a scientific survey.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Hill | 70 | Yes |
| Silas Miller | 86 | Yes |
| Craig Bowser | 1 | Yes |
| Marci Francisco | 2 | Yes |
| Rick Kloos | 3 | Yes |
| David Haley | 4 | Yes |
| Jeff Klemp | 5 | Yes |
| Pat Pettey | 6 | Yes |
| Ethan Corson | 7 | Yes |
| Cindy Holscher | 8 | Yes |
Bill history
Senate Introduced
Senate Referred to Committee on Education
Senate Hearing: Friday, March 13, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 144-S
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Education
Senate Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
Senate Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
Senate Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 39 Nay: 1
House Received and Introduced
House Referred to Committee on Education
Verify the information
Our commitment to neutrality
We provide factual information only. We never tell you which politicians or bills to support, and we do not rank, score, or endorse anyone.