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KS HB2415
Bill
Status
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nikki McDonald
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AI Summary
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Each Kansas school district board of education must appoint at least one student representative from grades 10-12 to serve in an advisory capacity
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Student representatives may attend all open meetings, receive related documents, and express opinions, but cannot vote, attend closed/executive sessions, or receive compensation
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Initial appointments must be made by August 1, 2026, with one-year terms thereafter; students may serve a maximum of two full terms
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School districts must establish an application process for selecting student representatives
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Boards must provide orientation for new student representatives, including assigning a board member liaison, including them in trainings, and providing information on board history and procedures
Legislative Description
Requiring each local board of education of a school district to appoint a nonvoting student representative to such board of education.
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Education
1/12/2026