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KS HB2320
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
K-12 Education Budget
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AI Summary
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Children in custody of the Secretary for Children and Families may enroll in any Kansas school district or remain enrolled in their school of origin when placement changes
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School districts must transfer student records within two business days of receiving notice of a placement change, and cannot deny enrollment based on missing records
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The Secretary must complete a best interest determination before planned placement changes or within two business days after unplanned placement disruptions
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When a child remains at their school of origin after placement change, the Secretary and school district must coordinate a transportation plan addressing availability, cost, and reimbursement
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"Business day" is defined as Monday through Friday when administrative offices are open, excluding holidays, closures, and weather cancellations
Legislative Description
Authorizing children in the custody of the secretary of the department for children and families to attend school in any school district, requiring records for such students to be timely transferred between school districts and requiring a transportation plan if the child remains in the school of origin.
Last Action
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Education
3/12/2026