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KS HB2717
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
K-12 Education Budget
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AI Summary
- Lowers Kansas compulsory school attendance age from 7 to 6 years old for children who reach that age on or before August 31
- Children under age 6 who are voluntarily enrolled in school become subject to compulsory attendance requirements, but parents may withdraw them at any time until the child reaches age 6
- Creates religious exemption allowing parents who are members of a recognized church or religious denomination that objects to the age 6 requirement to exempt their child until age 7 through written consent
- Amends K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 72-3120 and takes effect upon publication in the statute book
Legislative Description
Decreasing the minimum age requirement from age seven to six for compulsory school attendance of students.
Last Action
House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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