TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) A piece of Gov. Sam Brownback’s school finance proposal has cleared the Senate, modifying Kansas technical education programs.
Senators voted 40-0 on Thursday to send the proposal to the House.
Brownback’s measure provides incentives for high school students who don’t plan to pursue four-year degrees and are interested in a career in a vocational or technical program. The plan would allow them to earn certificates in qualified programs through community or technical colleges while still in high school.
Financial incentives would be included to encourage high schools and technical schools to develop the certificate programs and get students trained.
Other parts of the governor’s school plan, include rewriting the formula for distributing state aid to school districts, remain in committees where passage appeared less certain.
