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KS HB2576
Bill
Status
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Education
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AI Summary
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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.
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Students in kindergarten through grade 12 must receive age-appropriate instruction on sexual abuse and assault awareness, prevention, and reporting actions they can take.
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Parents or guardians may opt their student out of the abuse prevention instruction program.
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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.
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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