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Opinion: How a Student Health Bill Got Tangled in Kansas Politics
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a bill promoting daily recess and physical fitness in schools, citing existing efforts by the State Board of Education. The bill, which aimed to improve student health, became entangled in political debates over pesticide regulations after amendments protected manufacturers from stricter state labeling requirements.
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