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KS HB2576
KS HB2576Establishing Erin's law to require school districts to provide a training and age-appropriate student instruction on the identification and reporting of signs of child sexual abuse.
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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
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 beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, all Kansas school districts must implement annual training for teachers on child sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention, covering how to identify and report signs, and available resources. Additionally, the bill requires school districts to provide age-appropriate instruction to all students from kindergarten through 12th grade on preventing and reporting sexual abuse and assault, including information on resources and supports, with a provision allowing parents or guardians to opt their children out of this instruction. The training and instruction can be developed or provided by various entities, including child advocacy centers or the no-cost Erin's Law foundation curriculum.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (House)
Last Action
House Hearing: Monday, February 9, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 218-N (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2576/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2576_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2576_00_0000.pdf |
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