Bill > HB2320

This bill addresses educational rights and support for children in the custody of the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF). It provides these children with more flexible school enrollment options, allowing them to either enroll in the school district where they are currently placed or continue attending their original school, even if they are transferred across school district boundaries. The bill requires school districts to expedite the transfer of a child's educational records, mandating that records be sent within two business days of receiving notification of a placement change. If a child's best interests are served by remaining in their original school, the DCF and the affected school district must collaborate to develop a transportation plan that considers factors such as the child's age, maturity, behavioral capacity, and individual needs. The bill aims to minimize educational disruption for children in foster care by ensuring they can maintain educational stability during potentially challenging transitions. Additionally, the legislation ensures that schools cannot deny enrollment to these children based on a lack of immediate access to their educational records, which helps protect the educational continuity and rights of vulnerable children under state care.

Budget and Finance

K-12 Education Budget (H)

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2320/