Priority 2 · Develop programs
Kansas
A documented CTE program, funding mechanism, or pathway supports targeted development; the current buyer and budget still need qualification.
Documented state signal
Statutory mechanism reviewed
An established program, statute, pathway, or outcome signal supports research. It does not establish an open purchasing opportunity.
Kansas statute 72-3819 establishes a school-district incentive mechanism tied to students earning qualifying industry-recognized credentials, subject to appropriations.
2025–26 statutory compilation; reviewed September 12, 2026
Workforce needs → Pearson solutions
English-to-healthcare training bridge · IT and maintenance pathway entry skills
State-specific evidence with direct product matches, limitations and proposed measures.
Open the workforce crosswalk →Policy implementation questions & Pearson product fit
Incentive qualification
Amber · Needs assessment requiredThese are explicit needs to investigate, not confirmed deficits. State policy evidence and proposed product fit are shown separately.
- Career readiness gap to validate
- Which students need preparation for a qualifying credential?
- CTE delivery gap to validate
- Which exact course and examination match the statutory incentive rules?
- Workforce alignment gap to validate
- Which credentials do local employers actually use in hiring?
Potential Pearson matches
- eDynamic Learning — Digital Curriculum
- Certiport Learning, practice tests & certifications
College credit + career pathways
Excel in CTE
Kansas distinguishes approved technical-course tuition support from qualifying industry-credential incentives.
Dual enrollment: evidence, gaps & resources →College & district relationships
From policy to participating institutions
2 curated partnership/program records in this state. Source dates and open questions travel with each example.
Explore college & district partnerships →Proposed commercial next step
Confirm the funded year's guidance before building a credential incentive business case.
This action is an analytical recommendation, not a reported Pearson plan.