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KS HB2202

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

K-12 Education Budget

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Kansas State Board of Regents and postsecondary institutions must ensure pre-service teachers in early childhood, elementary, secondary, and special education receive training on fetal alcohol syndrome disorder (FASD)

  • Required training covers recognizing common signs and behaviors associated with FASD, understanding impacts on learning and behavior, and techniques for communicating with parents about suspected FASD and potential special education evaluations

  • Applies to state universities, municipal universities, community colleges, and accredited not-for-profit postsecondary institutions with main operations in Kansas

  • Takes effect upon publication in the statute book

Legislative Description

Requiring the state board of regents and postsecondary educational institutions to provide certain pre-service teachers with essential knowledge and skills to support children affected by fetal alcohol syndrome disorder.

Last Action

House Referred to Committee on Education

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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