Kansas SR1738: Congratulating the 2025 and 2026 Kansas Association of Independent and Religious Schools award recipients

What the bill says

A resolution congratulating and commending the 2025 and 2026 Kansas Association of Independent and Religious Schools award recipients for excellence in teaching, dedication to students and leadership in school communities and for providing significant contributions to education in the state of Kansas.

From the enrolled text, April 10, 2026:

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the 2025 and 2026 Kansas Association of Independent and Religious Schools award recipients for excellence in teaching, dedication to students and leadership in school communities and for providing significant contributions to education in the state of Kansas. WHEREAS, The Kansas Association of Independent and Religious Schools (KAIRS) supports and represents independent and religious schools across the state of Kansas and is committed to promoting excellence in education; and WHEREAS, KAIRS recognizes outstanding educators through its annual awards program, which honors individuals who demonstrate excellence in instruction, dedication to students and leadership within their school communities, with the Distinguished Teacher award; and WHEREAS, The program highlights the vital contributions of independent and religious school educators, fostering a network of exemplary teachers who positively impact student achievement and the teaching profession; and WHEREAS, Outstanding teachers serve as mentors, role models and leaders who inspire students to achieve their full potential and contribute to the strength and vitality of a state and the nation; and WHEREAS, In Kansas, these outstanding teachers are the 2025 and 2026 KAIRS Distinguished Teacher award recipients; and WHEREAS, The 2025 KAIRS Distinguished Teacher award recipients are: Catherine Bowman, St. Patrick Catholic School, Chanute; Amanda Cook, St. John's Catholic School, Hanover; Becky Hillman, St. Paul Lutheran School, Cheney; Mary Jacobs, Holy Spirit Catholic School, …

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Sponsors

• Mike Argabright, Mike (I) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 10, 2026: Enrolled on Friday, April 10, 2026
2. April 9, 2026: Adopted without roll call
3. April 9, 2026: Introduced

Common questions

What is SR1738?

SR1738 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Congratulating the 2025 and 2026 Kansas Association of Independent and Religious Schools award recipients.

What does SR1738 do?

In its own words: A resolution congratulating and commending the 2025 and 2026 Kansas Association of Independent and Religious Schools award recipients for excellence in teaching, dedication to students and leadership in school communities and for providing significant contributions to education in the state of Kansas.

What is the status of SR1738?

Passed both chambers as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled on Friday, April 10, 2026 (April 10, 2026).

Who sponsored SR1738?

Mike Argabright, Mike (I).

Where is the official record for SR1738?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sr1738/