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KS SB385

KS SB385
Establishing Erin's law to require school districts to provide training and age-appropriate student instruction on the identification and reporting of signs of child sexual abuse.


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Introduced
01/26/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning education; establishing Erin's law; requiring school districts to provide teacher training and age-appropriate student instruction on the identification and reporting of signs of child sexual abuse.

AI Summary

This bill, known as Erin's Law, mandates that by the 2026-2027 school year, all Kansas school districts must implement annual training for teachers and age-appropriate instruction for students in kindergarten through 12th grade regarding child sexual abuse and sexual assault awareness and prevention. Teacher training will cover how to prevent, identify signs of, and report child sexual abuse and assault, along with information on available resources. Student instruction will focus on age-appropriate prevention and reporting methods, with provisions for parents or guardians to opt their children out, and will also include information on resources and support. The training and instruction can be developed or provided by entities like child advocacy centers, the no-cost Erin's Law foundation curriculum, or other resources approved by the school district.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Education (Senate)

Last Action

Senate Withdrawn from Committee on Ways and Means; Rereferred to Committee on Education (on 02/24/2026)

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