Kansas State Board of Education starts work on technology use policies for public schools

The Kansas State Board of Education is discussing how to help guide local public school districts on use of computers and other technology in classrooms.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: August 14, 2026

Words: 654

Last Updated: 4 days, 8 hours ago

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TOPEKA — The Kansas State Board of Education is pushing ahead with drafting recommendations for public school districts on use of technology in classrooms and crafting a potential mandate that local school boards implement policies controlling student access to computers.

The 10-member State Board of Education shared a sense of urgency Wednesday for development by November of consensus on boundaries and expectations for laptops and pads that have become common in K-12 schools. That three-month …

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