Education Policy
Kansas Education Policy 2026
K-12 rankings, teacher salaries, school choice, curriculum battles, and how education shapes the 2026 political landscape in Kansas.
#21
K-12 National Rank
#32
Teacher Salary Rank
90%
Graduation Rate
Choice: No
School Choice Program
Key Education Policies
| School Choice (Vouchers/ESAs) | No |
| Curriculum Restrictions (CRT/Gender) | Yes |
| Graduation Rate | 90% |
| Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Stance | Opposed |
Education System Overview
Kansas has court-ordered education funding increases after multiple school finance lawsuits found the state was inadequately funding schools. Kansas ranks moderately nationally. The University of Kansas is a strong research institution.
2026 Political Impact
Kansas education funding has been court-ordered, creating a unique political dynamic. Democratic Gov. Kelly has championed education funding. Republicans have tried to limit spending while expanding school choice options.
