KS HB2431

Establishes the "Student Secular Bill of Rights" protecting Kansas public school students from religious coercion, granting rights to practice or not practice religion, be free from school-sponsored religious teachings, prayer, displays, and messaging, and reject unwanted proselytizing

Prohibits school employees from leading prayer, offering incentives for religious participation, or requiring religious text reading outside academic study, while permitting students to wear religious items, receive scheduling/dietary accommodations, and express religion in individual assignments

Requires school districts to adopt formal grievance procedures with specific timelines: written acknowledgment within 7 days, investigation within 30 days, and written determination with remediation plan within 10 days after investigation concludes

Creates a private cause of action allowing students or parents to sue in court for violations, with available remedies including damages, injunctions, and attorney fees to prevailing parties, subject to a 2-year statute of limitations

Mandates the State Board of Education develop implementation guidance by October 1, 2026, and requires all school districts to adopt compliance policies and employee training by January 1, 2027