Kansas SR1729: Commending the 2026 Kansas Superintendent and Principals of the Year

What the bill says

A resolution congratulating and commending the 2026 Kansas Principals of the Year and the Kansas Superintendent of the Year for their exemplary leadership and steadfast dedication to the students, families and communities of Kansas.

From the enrolled text, March 13, 2026:

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the 2026 Kansas Principals of the Year and the Kansas Superintendent of the Year for their exemplary leadership and steadfast dedication to the students, families and communities of Kansas. WHEREAS, Strong and visionary leadership in Kansas public schools is essential to ensuring student achievement, educator effectiveness and community confidence in public education; and WHEREAS, The Kansas Principals Association (KPA) is a statewide professional organization representing school leaders across Kansas and is dedicated to supporting principals and assistant principals through professional development, advocacy and recognition of excellence in school leadership through its annual Principal of the Year program; and WHEREAS, The KPA Principal of the Year program recognizes exemplary elementary, middle and high school principals and assistant principals who have demonstrated innovation in instructional practice, measurable improvements in student achievement through safe and inclusive school cultures, student and staff wellness, equity in educational opportunities and collaborative leadership in their service to Kansas students and their communities; and WHEREAS, The Kansas School Superintendents Association (KSSA) is a statewide professional organization composed of Kansas school superintendents and is committed to advancing education through leadership development, collaboration and advocacy on behalf of students and school districts across the state; and WHEREAS, The KSSA Kansas Superintendent of the Year award recognizes a superintendent who has exhibited exemplary leadership, professional accomplishment …

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Sponsors

• Mike Argabright, Mike (I) · primary sponsor
• William Clifford, William (I)
• Michael Fagg, Michael (I)
• Virgil Peck, Virgil (I)
• TJ Rose (R, 35)
• Ronald Ryckman, Ronald (I)
• Adam Thomas, Adam (I)

Latest actions

1. March 13, 2026: Enrolled on Friday, March 13, 2026
2. March 9, 2026: Adopted without roll call
3. March 9, 2026: Introduced

Common questions

What is SR1729?

SR1729 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Commending the 2026 Kansas Superintendent and Principals of the Year.

What does SR1729 do?

In its own words: A resolution congratulating and commending the 2026 Kansas Principals of the Year and the Kansas Superintendent of the Year for their exemplary leadership and steadfast dedication to the students, families and communities of Kansas.

What is the status of SR1729?

Passed both chambers as of March 9, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled on Friday, March 13, 2026 (March 13, 2026).

Who sponsored SR1729?

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

Where is the official record for SR1729?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sr1729/