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KS HB2203
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
K-12 Education Budget
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AI Summary
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Amends K.S.A. 72-3404 to explicitly add fetal alcohol syndrome disorder (FASD) to the list of chronic or acute health problems that qualify as "other health impairment" under Kansas special education law
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Children with FASD who have limited strength, vitality, or alertness affecting their educational performance would qualify for special education services and related supports
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FASD joins existing conditions in the "other health impairment" category including asthma, ADHD, diabetes, epilepsy, heart conditions, hemophilia, lead poisoning, leukemia, nephritis, rheumatic fever, sickle cell anemia, and Tourette syndrome
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Requested by Kathryn Meinhardt of Dream Acres FASD Community and Kansas FASD Support Network through Representative McDonald
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Takes effect upon publication in the statute book
Legislative Description
Including children with fetal alcohol syndrome disorder under the definition of other health impairment in the special education for exceptional children act.
Last Action
House Hearing continuation: Thursday, January 22, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 218-N
1/22/2026