SB441

Enacting the applied behavior analysis services in school act to authorize the provision of medically necessary behavioral health services by private providers in schools and requiring school districts to adopt policies for the provision of such services.

Introduced·2/2/26
Introduced Text

Kansas SB441 allows private providers to offer medically necessary behavioral health services to students with autism in schools, with third-party.

Kansas SB441, known as the Applied Behavior Analysis Services in School Act, authorizes private providers to deliver medically necessary behavioral health services to students with autism spectrum disorder during school hours. These services, which must adhere to generally accepted medical standards, can be paid for by third parties such as parents or insurance companies. School districts must adopt policies to facilitate these services, ensuring they do not impose undue hardship or fundamental alteration to school operations.

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Calendar

Feb 25

1:30 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Mar 10

Senate

Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Education

Feb 25

Senate

Senate Hearing: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 144-S

Feb 24

Senate

Senate Withdrawn from Committee on Ways and Means; Rereferred to Committee on Education