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KansasSB 3822025–2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Providing for the administration of statewide assessments to virtual school students by such students' virtual schools, adding third parties who contract with school districts to the definition of special teacher, providing for special education state aid reimbursement for certain qualified teachers, authorizing nonpublic schools to permit nonaccredited private elementary or secondary school students to participate in certain activities and authorizing foreign exchange students who reside with a host family to enroll in and attend the resident school district of the host family.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
8 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 5 mixed.
More support for special education
The state sets total special‑education aid using a formula that funds 92% of net costs after federal funds, Medicaid, and other receipts. Districts get 80% back for actual travel by special teachers and 80% for transportation of exceptional children. Maintenance due to out‑of‑home placement is reimbursed at 80%, up to $600 per child per year. Each qualifying assisting special teacher counts as 0.4 FTE, and interlocal or cooperative arrangements are funded proportionally. More workers count as “special teachers,” including qualified third‑party contractors and state‑institution staff under contract.
Public reporting on school transfers
Each year, districts send their nonresident transfer policy and counts of approved and denied requests by grade and reason to the state. The state posts the data and audits capacity and enrollment as part of annual audits. Lawmakers may order a special audit in 2027 with a report by January 15, 2028.
Apply to other public school districts
Beginning in the 2024–2025 school year, districts let nonresident students enroll when seats are open. Districts set capacity by May 1, post open seats by June 1, and take applications Jan. 1–June 15. If more apply than seats, a confidential lottery runs by July 15 and denials include reasons by July 30. Districts cannot charge tuition or discriminate, and must give priority to siblings, military students, some children in DCF custody, children of district employees, foreign exchange students with host families, and homeless students. Schools on military bases and virtual schools are not part of this transfer system.
Transfer stability and one-move limit
Students accepted on or after June 1, 2024, and students who attended in 2023–2024 may stay in the receiving district through high school graduation. A district can end enrollment only if it finds the student not in good standing under its policy, after considering homelessness. Most nonresident students can transfer only once each school year. Children in DCF custody and homeless students are not limited to one transfer.
Private school students in activities
A nonpublic school may let Kansas students enrolled in a nonaccredited private school join association‑regulated activities and related events. Students must meet age and eligibility rules and pay the usual participant fees. The school’s governing body may set academic and course rules that apply to all students and require tryouts. Schools and the activities association cannot treat eligible students worse because of enrollment status.
No required busing for transfers
Districts do not have to provide transportation to nonresident students. They may offer rides only if there is space and may set in‑district bus stops. Districts must provide comparable transportation for nonresident homeless students when required by law.
Online state tests for virtual students
Full‑time virtual students can take the same statewide tests online during a live session run by school staff. A camera‑based proctor watches with a 10‑to‑1 or lower ratio, and browser lock is used. If the platform lacks built‑in proctoring, the student uses two devices or may ask the school for a second device. The state pays assessment administration costs, while virtual schools pay for any proctors they designate. The education department may monitor virtual tests like in‑person ones.
Old education statutes repealed
The law repeals K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 72‑3123, 72‑3404, 72‑3422, and 72‑3717. This cleans up outdated rules replaced by new open‑enrollment, special education, and virtual‑school provisions. It does not add costs or benefits for families on its own.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 37 Nay: 3
Yes: 37 • No: 3
Senate vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 111 Nay: 12
Yes: 111 • No: 12
Senate vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 38 Nay: 0
Yes: 38 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 83 Nay: 40
Yes: 83 • No: 40
Actions Timeline
Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026
4/9/2026SenateApproved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026
4/9/2026SenateConference Committee Report was adopted; Yea: 37 Nay: 3
3/27/2026SenateConference committee report now available
3/26/2026HouseConference Committee Report was adopted; Yea: 83 Nay: 40
3/26/2026HouseNonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed Senator Erickson , Senator Thomas and Senator Sykes as conferees
3/19/2026SenateFinal Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 111 Nay: 12
3/17/2026HouseCommittee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
3/16/2026HouseCommittee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
3/16/2026HouseCommittee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Education
3/13/2026HouseHearing: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 218-N
3/12/2026HouseReceived and Introduced
3/10/2026HouseReferred to Committee on Education
3/10/2026HouseCommittee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
3/5/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Thomas
3/5/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Amendment by Senator Thomas was adopted
3/5/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Be passed as further amended
3/5/2026SenateEmergency Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 38 Nay: 0
3/5/2026SenateWithdrawn from Committee on Ways and Means and referred to Committee of the Whole
2/24/2026SenateWithdrawn from Calendar; Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
2/19/2026SenateCommittee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Education
2/16/2026SenateHearing: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 144-S
2/10/2026SenateReferred to Committee on Education
1/27/2026SenateIntroduced
1/26/2026Senate
Bill Text
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