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KS HB2299
Bill
Status
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Education
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AI Summary
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Prohibits public educational institutions receiving tax dollars from discriminating based on religion or promoting/tolerating antisemitism, with antisemitism defined using the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's May 26, 2016 working definition
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Authorizes the Attorney General to investigate complaints of antisemitism at public schools, community colleges, technical colleges, and state universities, with power to subpoena witnesses, examine records, and take testimony under oath
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Allows civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation against public educational institutions found to have engaged in antisemitic practices, with penalties deposited into the state general fund
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Expands the Kansas Human Rights Commission's authority to refer discrimination complaints to the Attorney General for investigation and legal proceedings, and increases the maximum award for pain, suffering, and humiliation in discrimination cases from $2,000 to $10,000
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Exempts coursework dedicated to education and study of world religions or cultures from the antisemitism prohibitions
Legislative Description
Senate Substitute for Substitute for HB2299 by Committee on Education - Providing that certain statutory references to accredited nonpublic schools mean nonpublic schools accredited by the state board of education, requiring that schools accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency shall have the same rights as schools accredited by the state board, requiring school districts and accredited nonpublic schools to prohibit the use of personal electronic communication devices during the school day and prohibiting employees of a school district from using social media to communicate with students for official school purposes.
Last Action
House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 13, 2026
3/13/2026