KS SB424

Establishes statutory protections for Kansas public school students to practice any religion or no religion, be free from discrimination based on religious beliefs, and be free from school-sponsored religious teachings, prayer, displays, and messaging

Prohibits school district employees from leading prayer, requiring religious text reading (except for academic study), offering incentives for religious activity participation, or proselytizing to students during school hours

Permits religious accommodations including scheduling for religious observances, dietary needs, religious hairstyles/grooming, and wearing religious items, jewelry, and indigenous traditional regalia

Requires school districts to adopt formal grievance procedures by January 1, 2027, with mandatory 7-day acknowledgment, 30-day investigation, and 10-day written determination timelines for reported violations

Creates a private cause of action allowing students or parents to sue for violations in court, seeking damages, injunctions, or equitable relief, with attorney fees available to prevailing parties and a two-year statute of limitations