Kansas SR1708: A resolution recognizing the need to invest in the future success of Kansas by supporting the wellbeing and education of our youngest residents

What the bill says

A resolution designating February 5, 2025, as Early Childhood Advocacy Day and recognizing the need to invest in the future success of Kansas by supporting the well-being and education of our youngest residents as well as the parents and adults who care for them.

From the enrolled text, February 6, 2025:

A RESOLUTION designating February 5, 2025, as Early Childhood Advocacy Day and recognizing the need to invest in the future success of Kansas by supporting the well-being and education of our youngest residents as well as the parents and adults who care for them. WHEREAS, Ninety percent of a child's brain develops before the child enters kindergarten; and WHEREAS, Meaningful investments in the first five years of a child's life are essential to healthy brain development and sustainable success of Kansas children; and WHEREAS, Research clearly shows that a child's experience from birth to age five determines the trajectory of such child's entire life--from social and environmental development to academic achievements and career success; and WHEREAS, Parents are a child's first teachers, and they play a crucial role in ensuring healthy development throughout their developmental stages; and WHEREAS, Exposure to positive factors, especially stable and responsive relationships with parents, child care providers, early childhood educators and other caring adults, promotes overall development; and WHEREAS, Investing in a strong foundation helps children develop the skills they need to become independent adults who thrive and contribute to their communities; and WHEREAS, The return on our investment in child care, early childhood home visitation, healthcare and education stands out as a particularly unique benefit to our state, which will ultimately save taxpayers dollars …

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Sponsors

• Dinah Sykes, Dinah (I) · primary sponsor
• Mike Argabright, Mike (I)
• Chase Blasi, Chase (I)
• Joseph Claeys, Joseph (I)
• William Clifford, William (I)
• Ethan Corson, Ethan (I)
• Brenda Dietrich, Brenda (I)
• Faust Goudeau, Oletha (D, 29)
• Marci Francisco, Marci (I)
• Cindy Holscher, Cindy (I)
• Mike Petersen, Mike (I)
• Pat Pettey, Pat (I)

Latest actions

1. February 6, 2025: Enrolled on Thursday, February 6, 2025
2. February 5, 2025: Adopted without roll call
3. February 5, 2025: Introduced

Common questions

What is SR1708?

SR1708 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A resolution recognizing the need to invest in the future success of Kansas by supporting the wellbeing and education of our youngest residents.

What does SR1708 do?

In its own words: A resolution designating February 5, 2025, as Early Childhood Advocacy Day and recognizing the need to invest in the future success of Kansas by supporting the well-being and education of our youngest residents as well as the parents and adults who care for them.

What is the status of SR1708?

Passed both chambers as of February 5, 2025. Latest action: Enrolled on Thursday, February 6, 2025 (February 6, 2025).

Who sponsored SR1708?

Dinah Sykes, Dinah (I), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SR1708?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sr1708/