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KS HB2320

KS HB2320
Authorizing children in the custody of the secretary of the department for children and families to attend school in any school district, requiring records for such students to be timely transferred between school districts and requiring a transportation plan if the child remains in the school of origin.


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Introduced
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/12/2026
Crossed Over
02/25/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning education; relating to school districts; relating to children in the custody of the secretary for children and families; requiring transfer of a child's records when such child's placement is changed by the secretary and establishing a deadline for the transfer of such records; authorizing children in the custody of the secretary to attend any school district; authorizing such children to remain enrolled in and continue attending the school of origin; amending K.S.A. 38- 2218 and 72-3439 and K.S.A. 2024 2025 Supp. 72-3122, 72-3123 and 72-3124 and repealing the existing sections.

AI Summary

This bill allows children in the custody of the secretary of the Department for Children and Families (DCF) to attend school in any school district, regardless of where they live, and also permits them to remain in their original school, known as the "school of origin." It mandates that when a child's placement changes, their educational records must be transferred promptly between school districts, with a strict deadline of two business days after notification. Furthermore, if a child remains in their school of origin, the bill requires the DCF secretary and the affected school districts to collaborate on a transportation plan to ensure the child can get to and from school, considering various factors like the child's needs and available transportation options. The bill also clarifies that school districts cannot deny or delay a child's enrollment based on missing records and defines "business day" for these record transfer purposes.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

K-12 Education Budget (House)

Last Action

Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Education (on 03/12/2026)

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