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KS HB2710
KS HB2710Enacting the affirming parental rights act to require school districts to provide parents with an affirming parental rights document, requiring the investigation of parental rights violations and establishing certain remedies for parents aggrieved by such violations.
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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning education; relating to school districts; enacting the affirming parental rights act; requiring the state department of education and school districts to provide a link to an affirming parental rights webpage that describes parental rights established pursuant to federal and state laws; establishing the standard form of such affirming parental rights document; requiring the attorney general to provide a description of parental rights that shall be referenced on such webpage; requiring the state department of education to receive and investigate reported violations of parental rights; establishing remedies for parents who are aggrieved by such violations or by decisions of school districts regarding complaints of such violations.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Affirming Parental Rights Act, requires school districts to provide parents with a link to a webpage detailing their parental rights as established by federal and state laws, with the Attorney General responsible for defining and updating these rights, including relevant court interpretations. School districts must prominently display this link on their websites and provide it to parents during student enrollment, and parents will be required to acknowledge these rights by signing a document. If a parent believes a school district has violated their rights, they must first notify the school district's superintendent in writing, and if the issue isn't resolved within 15 days, they can file a complaint with the State Department of Education for investigation. The department will then investigate and report its findings within 40 days. Parents aggrieved by violations can pursue civil action for damages and legal fees, and the school district or its employees will face a $5,000 civil penalty for each violation, which can be recovered by the Attorney General or local prosecutors. The State Department of Education will also submit an annual report on complaints and resolutions, and all records of reported violations, after personal information is removed, will be publicly available.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (House)
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Education (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2710/ |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2710_00_0000.pdf |
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