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KS SB496
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Education
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AI Summary
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State Board of Regents must develop annual training materials on freedom of speech, association, and religious exercise in consultation with the Attorney General for all Kansas postsecondary educational institutions
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Training must cover K.S.A. 60-5301 et seq. and 60-5321, sections 3, 7, and 11 of the Kansas Constitution Bill of Rights, and the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
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Required training recipients include administrators, faculty, campus law enforcement, residence life officials, student government members, and anyone responsible for student discipline, instruction, or oversight of student organizations and activity fee funds
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State Board of Regents must annually confirm compliance to the Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, and Attorney General
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Attorney General may bring civil action against the Board of Regents or any postsecondary institution to enforce compliance with training requirements
Legislative Description
Requiring postsecondary educational institutions to provide annual training on freedom of speech, association and exercise of religion to certain individuals based on materials, programs and procedures developed by the state board of regents, in consultation with the attorney general, requiring the state board of regents to confirm that each such institution has complied with training requirements and authorizing the attorney general to bring an action to enforce compliance.
Last Action
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Education
3/16/2026