Summary#
Senate Resolution No. 1738 is a ceremonial resolution adopted by the Kansas Senate; it does not create or amend a law. It congratulates 13 named recipients of the Kansas Association of Independent and Religious Schools’ 2025 and 2026 Distinguished Teacher awards. Its stated purpose is to recognize their teaching, dedication to students and leadership.
- The Senate commends seven recipients for 2025 and six for 2026.
- The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to send 13 enrolled copies to Senator Mike Argabright.
What it means for you#
- The named educators: The resolution formally recognizes their awards and contributions. It does not provide them with a payment, benefit or new legal right.
- The public and schools: The resolution does not change school rules, education services, taxes or eligibility for anything.
Money#
No publicly available information.
- The resolution requires the Secretary of the Senate to send copies, but gives no cost estimate.
What is unclear#
- The resolution does not explain why the 13 copies are to be sent to Senator Argabright.
- No publicly available information is provided about the cost of preparing and sending the copies.
Case for#
- A possible argument for the resolution is that public recognition can honor educators’ work and mark their contributions to students and school communities.
- It names each recipient and school, making the recognition specific.
Case against#
- One concern is that the resolution recognizes recipients without providing material support or changing conditions for educators or students.
- The resolution does not state the cost of producing and sending the copies.