Bill > HB2203

This bill amends the Kansas special education law to explicitly include children with fetal alcohol syndrome disorder (FASD) under the definition of "other health impairment" in the state's special education regulations. Specifically, the bill expands the definition of "other health impairment" to include health conditions that result in limited strength, vitality, or alertness in the educational environment, and provides a specific list of conditions including FASD. To be classified under this definition, the health condition must: (1) be due to chronic or acute health problems like fetal alcohol syndrome disorder, attention deficit disorder, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, and several other specified conditions, and (2) adversely affect the child's educational performance. By adding this explicit language, the bill ensures that children with FASD can more easily qualify for special education services and supports, recognizing the potential educational challenges associated with this neurodevelopmental disorder. The bill will take effect upon publication in the state's statute book.

Education

K-12 Education Budget (H)

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2203/