Kansas SR1727: Congratulating the 2026 Kansas Master Teachers

What the bill says

A resolution congratulating and commending the 2026 Kansas Master Teachers who have long served the profession and exemplify the outstanding qualities of earnest and conscientious teachers.

From the enrolled text, March 4, 2026:

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the 2026 Kansas Master Teachers who have long served the profession and exemplify the outstanding qualities of earnest and conscientious teachers. WHEREAS, Seven of Kansas' best teachers have been selected as Kansas Master Teachers for 2026; 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 2026 winners; and WHEREAS, The 2026 Kansas Master Teachers are Emily Chandler, a 5th grade teacher at Fort Riley Elementary, USD 475 Geary County; Casey Ewy, an 8th grade social studies teacher at Susan B. Anthony Middle School, USD 383 Manhattan-Ogden; Kathleen Gilliland, a mathematics and robotics teacher at Emporia High School, USD 253 Emporia; Heather Hall, a science and research teacher at Blue Valley West High School, USD 229 Blue Valley; Michelle Kelly, a K-5 reading interventionist at Glenwood Ridge Elementary, USD 458 BasehorLindwood; Rachel Tanney, a gifted teacher at Heatherstone Elementary, Sunnyside Elementary and Madison Place Elementary, USD 233 Olathe; and Kimberly Tate, a 7th grade math teacher at Chisholm Middle School, USD 373 Newton; 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 …

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Sponsors

• Mike Argabright, Mike (I) · primary sponsor
• Beverly Gossage, Beverly (I)
• Stephen Owens, Stephen (I)
• TJ Rose (R, 35)
• Brad Starnes, Brad (I)
• Adam Thomas, Adam (I)
• Kellie Warren, Kellie (I)

Latest actions

1. March 4, 2026: Enrolled on Wednesday, March 4, 2026
2. March 3, 2026: Adopted without roll call
3. March 3, 2026: Introduced

Common questions

What is SR1727?

SR1727 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Congratulating the 2026 Kansas Master Teachers.

What does SR1727 do?

In its own words: A resolution congratulating and commending the 2026 Kansas Master Teachers who have long served the profession and exemplify the outstanding qualities of earnest and conscientious teachers.

What is the status of SR1727?

Passed both chambers as of March 3, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (March 4, 2026).

Who sponsored SR1727?

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

Where is the official record for SR1727?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sr1727/