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SB381

Requiring instruction to provide students with an understanding of communist and socialist regimes and ideologies and that students pass an American civics examination in order to graduate with a high school diploma.

Chamber Passed·3/13/26

Kansas SB381 mandates high school students to understand communist and socialist ideologies and pass an American civics exam to graduate.

Kansas SB381 requires all accredited high schools to provide instruction on communist and socialist regimes and ideologies. Students must pass an American civics examination, similar to the U.S. citizenship test, to graduate. The state board of education will develop curriculum and guidelines for this instruction. Students enrolling in grade nine after July 1, 2026, must pass the exam to meet graduation requirements.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 26–14 · Mar 13
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 26 Nay: 14

26 Yea

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14 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 16

1:30 PM

House Education Hearing

Mar 16

1:30 PM

House Ways and Means Hearing

History

Mar 17

House

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

Mar 16

House

House Hearing: Monday, March 16, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 218-N

Mar 13

House

House Received and Introduced