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KS SB515

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Nonpublic schools may allow students enrolled in nonaccredited private elementary or secondary schools to participate in activities regulated by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (K.S.A. 72-7114)

  • Eligible students must be Kansas residents, meet applicable age and eligibility requirements, pay standard participation fees, and receive permission from the nonpublic school's governing body

  • Participating students receive the same rights and responsibilities as other students and must meet the same tryout and participation requirements

  • Nonpublic schools and the activities association are prohibited from discriminating against students based on their enrollment status

  • The moratorium provisions on interscholastic activities during Sundays, holidays, and Wednesday evenings (shown in brackets) were removed by the Senate Committee of the Whole amendment

Legislative Description

Authorizing nonpublic schools to permit nonaccredited private elementary or secondary school students to participate in certain activities for such nonpublic schools.

Last Action

House Referred to Committee on Education

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Education3/13/2026
Education2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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