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Minutes for HB2489 - Committee on Transportation
Short Title
Providing for the proud educator license plate.
Minutes Content for Wed, Jan 29, 2020
Staff briefed the Committee on the contents of this bill. There were no questions.
Proponents
Chairman Proehl recognized Representative Mason. (Attachment 1) Representative Mason said he wanted to offer strong support for the "Proud Educator" distinctive license plate. He said the proceeds from the sale of the plates would provide funding for a support foundation.
The next proponent was Matt Lindsey. (Attachment 2) He said they strongly supported HB2489 and encouraged its passage. He explained the connection with the funding from the "Proud Educator" license plate.
Erica Shook was the next proponent. (Attachment 3) She said the purpose of the KS Educators Support Foundation is to provide resources that support Kansas educators in their continued learning, professional development, instructional practice and classroom needs. Ms. Shook said grants from the proceeds of the plates will be awarded to first-year Kansas teachers for classroom supplies, professional clothing, and professional development as they begin their career.
Written Only testimony in support of HB2489 was provided by:
Ricardo Sanchez, Sec/Treas. KS Educators Support Foundation (Attachment 4)
Dyane Smokorowski, 2019 National Teacher, Hall of Fame Inductee 2013 KS Teacher of the Year (Attachment 5)
Tabatha Rosproy, 2020 KS Teacher of the Year (Attachment 6)
Opponents
None
Neutrals
None
The Chairman asked if anyone else desired to speak on this bill. No one did so the Chairman closed the hearing on HB2489 and opened the hearing on HB2482.
