HB2320

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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Kansas HB2320 allows children in the custody of the Department for Children and Families to attend any school district and mandates timely transfer.

Kansas HB2320 modifies school attendance policies for children in the custody of the Department for Children and Families. It allows these children to attend any school district and remain enrolled in their school of origin if the secretary determines it is in the child's best interest. The bill mandates timely transfer of the child's records when placement changes. If the child remains in their school of origin, the affected school district and the secretary must develop a transportation plan. The plan must address transportation availability, cost, and reimbursement.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

40 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 11

1:30 PM

Senate Education Hearing

Feb 11

3:30 PM

House K-12 Education Budget Hearing

History

Apr 9

House

House Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026

Mar 26

House

House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 27, 2026

Mar 19

Senate

Senate Final Action - Passed; Yea: 40 Nay: 0