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Yes: 162 • No: 0
KansasHB 23202025–2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Authorizing children in the custody of the secretary of the department for children and families to attend school in any school district, requiring records for such students to be timely transferred between school districts and requiring a transportation plan if the child remains in the school of origin.
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Signed by Governor
educationk-12 education budget
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Bill Overview
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6 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Nonresident students counted, no extra tuition
When a nonresident student enrolls in another district, the student counts as enrolled for that district’s state funding. The student is not counted for transportation weighting. Districts cannot charge families extra tuition or attendance costs beyond standard fees.
Open enrollment timeline and protections
Beginning in the 2024–2025 school year, districts set capacity by May 1 and publish open seats by June 1. Families can apply Jan 1–June 15; if seats are tight, the district runs a confidential lottery by July 15 and explains denials by July 30. A student accepted on or after June 1, 2024, or enrolled in 2023–2024 may stay until graduation unless not in good standing. Nonresident students normally may transfer only once each school year, but children in DCF custody and children who are homeless may transfer more than once.
School stability for kids in DCF custody
Children in DCF custody can enroll in any Kansas district or stay at their school of origin. DCF must tell the affected district within two business days when a placement changes and decide school best interest before planned moves or within two business days after unplanned moves. The sending school must send all records at transfer or within two business days, and schools cannot delay or deny enrollment for missing records. If the child stays at the school of origin, DCF and the district must set a transportation plan that explains rides and who pays or is reimbursed. A business day is a weekday when the school office is open, not holidays, closed-office days, or canceled school days.
Special education help for kids in custody
If DCF has custody, parents are unknown or unavailable, and the child may need special education, the State Board appoints an education advocate. DCF must notify the Board and the resident district right away. When an exceptional child is moved, all special education records must arrive at the new district at transfer or within two business days, and enrollment cannot be delayed.
Annual reports and audits on transfers
Each school board sends its nonresident transfer policy and counts of approvals and denials by grade to the State Department every year. The State Department publishes the data and audits nonresident capacity and enrollment each year. If the legislature requests it in 2027, the audit office must report on transfers by January 15, 2028.
Old statutes repealed and replaced
The law repeals K.S.A. 38-2218 and 72-3439 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 72-3122, 72-3123, and 72-3124. It updates and consolidates the rules in the new framework. This change does not directly change household costs.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 40 Nay: 0
Yes: 40 • No: 0
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 122 Nay: 0
Yes: 122 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026
4/9/2026HouseEnrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 27, 2026
3/26/2026HouseFinal Action - Passed; Yea: 40 Nay: 0
3/19/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Be passed
3/18/2026SenateCommittee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Education
3/12/2026SenateHearing: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 144-S
3/11/2026SenateReferred to Committee on Education
2/26/2026SenateEngrossed on Friday, February 20, 2026
2/25/2026HouseReceived and Introduced
2/25/2026SenateFinal Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 122 Nay: 0
2/19/2026HouseCommittee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
2/18/2026HouseCommittee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
2/18/2026HouseCommittee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on K-12 Education Budget
2/17/2026HouseHearing: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 546-S
2/11/2026HouseHearing: Thursday, February 13, 2025, 3:30 PM Room 546-S
2/13/2025HouseHearing: Thursday, February 13, 2025, 3:30 PM Room 546-S
2/13/2025HouseIntroduced
2/6/2025HouseReferred to Committee on K-12 Education Budget
2/6/2025House
Bill Text
As Amended by House Committee
As introduced
Enrolled
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