HB2142

Requiring each school district adopt an independent review process as part of such district's policies prohibiting and preventing bullying.

Introduced·1/29/25
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2142 mandates school districts to adopt an independent review process for bullying complaints.

Kansas HB2142 requires each school district to adopt an independent review process as part of its policies prohibiting and preventing bullying. The bill defines bullying to include intentional gestures, written, verbal, electronic, or physical acts that create an intimidating or abusive educational environment. It also mandates that the board of education adopt a policy to prohibit bullying by students, staff, or parents on school property, in a school vehicle, or at school-sponsored activities.

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Education Committee
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Calendar

Feb 12

1:30 PM

House Education Hearing

Feb 10

1:30 PM

House Education Hearing

History

Feb 12

House

House Hearing: Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 218-N - CANCELED

Feb 10

House

House Hearing: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 218-N - CANCELED

Jan 29, 2025

House

House Introduced