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KS HB2638
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Child Welfare and Foster Care
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AI Summary
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Requires the Secretary for Children and Families to provide oral and written notification to children in state custody of their rights under the foster care bill of rights, in an age and developmentally appropriate manner
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Mandates that the child's case file include a signed or acknowledged copy of the rights notification to confirm the child understood their rights
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Expands notification requirements to include foster youth (in addition to foster parents and kinship caregivers) regarding their rights and complaint filing procedures
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Amends K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 38-2201a, known as the Representative Gail Finney memorial foster care bill of rights, to strengthen documentation and comprehension requirements
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Takes effect upon publication in the Kansas statute book
Legislative Description
Requiring that a child in custody of the secretary be provided information regarding the child's rights and the secretary maintain confirmation of the child's notification and understanding of such child's rights in child in need of care proceedings.
Last Action
House Hearing: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 152-S
2/11/2026