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KS SB441
KS SB441Enacting the applied behavior analysis services in school act to authorize the provision of medically necessary behavioral health services by private providers in schools and requiring school districts to adopt policies for the provision of such services.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning education; relating to school districts; enacting the applied behavior analysis services in school act; authorizing medically necessary behavioral health services in schools to students with autism and third-party payment for such services; requiring private providers of such services to submit to a criminal history record check; requiring school districts to adopt policies for the provision of such services; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 22-4714 and repealing the existing section.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the applied behavior analysis services in school act, allows private providers to offer medically necessary behavioral health services, specifically applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, to students with autism spectrum disorder within school settings, provided these services are prescribed by a qualified healthcare provider and are deemed medically necessary for the student's functional impairments. School districts are required to adopt policies that facilitate the integration of these services, ensuring they are a reasonable accommodation and do not impose an undue hardship or fundamentally alter school operations, and these services are in addition to, not a replacement for, services provided through a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). Private providers must undergo criminal history record checks, maintain liability insurance, and comply with student privacy laws, while parents are responsible for the cost of these services, which can be covered by third-party payors like insurance companies. The bill also amends existing law to include school districts in the list of entities that can request criminal history record checks for private providers offering these services on school property.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (S)
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Education (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb441/ |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/sb441_00_0000.pdf |
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