Kansas SR1712: Congratulating and commending the 2025 Kansas Master Teachers

What the bill says

A resolution congratulating and commending the 2025 Kansas Master Teachers.

From the enrolled text, March 7, 2025:

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the 2025 Kansas Master Teachers. WHEREAS, Seven of Kansas' best teachers have been selected as Kansas Master Teachers for 2025; and WHEREAS, Local teacher associations, educational organizations and school faculties nominate candidates for the awards. A committee representing educational organizations from across Kansas selected the 2025 winners; and WHEREAS, The 2025 Kansas Master Teachers are Casey Engel, an English language arts teacher at Blue Valley High School, USD 229 Blue Valley; Jennifer Gillespie, a social studies teacher at Macksville High School, USD 351 Macksville; Jessica Madinger, an English language arts teacher at Northern Heights High School, USD 251 North Lyon County; Rochelle Mann, a K-4 music teacher at Amelia Earhart Elementary, USD 265 Goddard; Heather Newkirk, a 3rd grade teacher at Heller Elementary, USD 461 Neodesha; Marylavonne Roseberry, an English and speech communications teacher at Sedgwick High School, USD 439 Sedgwick; and Andrew Taylor, a 9th grade biology teacher at Olathe Northwest High School, USD 233 Olathe; and WHEREAS, Emporia State University established the Kansas Master Teacher Awards in 1953; and WHEREAS, The awards are presented annually to teachers who have long served the profession and exemplify the outstanding qualities of earnest and conscientious teachers; and WHEREAS, Since 1980, Bank of America has pledged more than $100,000 to permanently endow the Kansas Master Teacher Awards; …

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Sponsors

• Mike Argabright, Mike (I) · primary sponsor
• Chase Blasi, Chase (I)
• Tory Marie Blew, Marie (I)
• Stephen Owens, Stephen (I)
• Dinah Sykes, Dinah (I)
• Caryn Tyson, Caryn (I)
• Kellie Warren, Kellie (I)

Latest actions

1. March 7, 2025: Enrolled on Friday, March 7, 2025
2. March 6, 2025: Adopted without roll call
3. March 6, 2025: Introduced

Common questions

What is SR1712?

SR1712 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Congratulating and commending the 2025 Kansas Master Teachers.

What does SR1712 do?

In its own words: A resolution congratulating and commending the 2025 Kansas Master Teachers.

What is the status of SR1712?

Passed both chambers as of March 6, 2025. Latest action: Enrolled on Friday, March 7, 2025 (March 7, 2025).

Who sponsored SR1712?

Mike Argabright, Mike (I), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SR1712?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sr1712/