Bill > HB2409

This bill mandates that starting with the 2026-2027 school year, no school district in Kansas can begin its official school term before Labor Day. The law allows schools considerable flexibility around this restriction, permitting them to continue offering extended school year programs, summer school, professional development for teachers, student enrollment services, and school-related events like tours and open houses prior to Labor Day. The bill specifically references K.S.A. 72-3115 (a Kansas statute defining school terms) and is designed to ensure that the traditional start of the school year does not occur until after the Labor Day holiday. The legislation will become effective immediately upon publication in the state's official statute book, giving school districts several years to plan for and adapt to this new requirement.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2409/