HB2486

Requiring children to be toilet trained to enroll in and attend kindergarten in any public school and providing certain exceptions thereto.

Introduced·1/21/26

Kansas HB2486 mandates kindergarten enrollment for toilet-trained children in public schools, with exceptions for certain disabilities and medical.

Kansas HB2486 requires children to be toilet trained to enroll in and attend kindergarten in public schools. School districts must establish policies to address students who are not toilet trained, considering potential exceptionalities and providing family support referrals. Parents can designate an adult to assist with toilet training at school under specific conditions. The bill allows for the removal of untoilet-trained children from kindergarten if necessary. Exceptions apply for children with verified exceptionalities or medical conditions.

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Calendar

Jan 29

1:30 PM

House Education Hearing

History

Feb 19

House

House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507

Feb 17

House

House Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Education

Jan 29

House

House Hearing: Thursday, January 29, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 218-N