HB2638

Requiring that a child in custody of the secretary be provided information regarding the child's rights and the secretary maintain confirmation of the child's notification and understanding of such child's rights in child in need of care proceedings.

Introduced·2/3/26
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2638 mandates that children in the custody of the secretary be informed of their rights and ensures the secretary maintains records of this.

Kansas HB2638 requires the secretary to provide children in their custody with oral and written notification of their rights. The bill mandates that the secretary maintain records of this notification and the child's understanding of their rights. It also requires the secretary to provide foster youth, foster parents, and kinship caregivers with information about their rights and how to file complaints. The bill outlines specific rights for children, foster parents, and kinship caregivers, including the right to live in a safe environment, attend school, and participate in case planning.

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Where it stands

Current
Child Welfare and Foster Care Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 11

1:30 PM

House Child Welfare and Foster Care Hearing

History

Feb 11

House

House Hearing: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 152-S

Feb 3

House

House Introduced

Feb 3

House

House Referred to Committee on Child Welfare and Foster Care