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KS HB2576

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Education

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School districts must provide annual training to all teachers on child sexual abuse and sexual assault awareness, prevention, identification of signs, and reporting procedures beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.

  • Students in kindergarten through grade 12 must receive age-appropriate instruction on sexual abuse and assault awareness, prevention, and reporting actions they can take.

  • Parents or guardians may opt their student out of the abuse prevention instruction program.

  • Training and curriculum may be developed or provided by child advocacy centers, the no-cost Erin's Law Foundation curriculum, or other resources approved by the school board.

  • The act takes effect upon publication in the statute book.

Legislative Description

Establishing Erin's law to require school districts to provide a training and age-appropriate student instruction on the identification and reporting of signs of child sexual abuse.

Last Action

House Hearing: Monday, February 9, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 218-N

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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