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KS SB385
Bill
Status
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Education
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AI Summary
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Requires all Kansas school districts to provide annual training to teachers on child sexual abuse and sexual assault awareness, prevention, identification, and reporting beginning in the 2026-2027 school year
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Mandates age-appropriate instruction on sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention for all students in kindergarten through grade 12
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Parents or guardians may opt their student out of the 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 district-approved resources
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Takes effect upon publication in the statute book
Legislative Description
Establishing Erin's law to require school districts to provide training and age-appropriate student instruction on the identification and reporting of signs of child sexual abuse.
Last Action
Senate Withdrawn from Committee on Ways and Means; Rereferred to Committee on Education
2/24/2026