SB263

House Substitute for SB 263 by Committee on Education - Establishing standards and requirements for active shooter drills conducted by public and accredited nonpublic elementary and secondary schools and regulating active shooter simulations.

Chamber Passed·3/11/26

Kansas SB263 establishes standards for active shooter drills in public and accredited nonpublic elementary and secondary schools.

Kansas SB263, known as the Students Safe at School Act, sets standards and requirements for active shooter drills in public and accredited nonpublic elementary and secondary schools. The bill mandates that drills be accessible, developmentally appropriate, culturally aware, trauma-informed, and inclusive of accommodations for students with various needs. Schools must notify parents at least 24 hours before a drill and allow them to opt their children out. Opted-out students must participate in alternative safety education.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 38–1 · Mar 11
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Emergency Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 38 Nay: 1

38 Yea

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1 Nay

R

1 Not Voting

R

Calendar

Mar 13

1:30 PM

House Education Hearing

Feb 27, 2025

1:30 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Mar 18

House

House Committee Report recommending substitute bill be passed by Committee on Education

Mar 13

House

House Hearing: Friday, March 13, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 218-N

Mar 11

House

House Received and Introduced