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SB496

Requiring postsecondary educational institutions to provide annual training on freedom of speech, association and exercise of religion to certain individuals based on materials, programs and procedures developed by the state board of regents, in consultation with the attorney general, requiring the state board of regents to confirm that each such institution has complied with training requirements and authorizing the attorney general to bring an action to enforce compliance.

Introduced·2/6/26

Kansas SB496 mandates annual training on freedom of speech, association, and exercise of religion for certain postsecondary educational institution.

Kansas SB496 requires the state board of regents, in consultation with the attorney general, to develop materials, programs, and procedures for annual training on freedom of speech, association, and exercise of religion. These materials must include relevant state and federal laws. Postsecondary educational institutions must use these materials to train specific staff, including presidents, vice presidents, deans, and campus law enforcement officers. The state board of regents must confirm compliance and the attorney general can enforce compliance through civil action.

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Calendar

Mar 13

1:30 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Mar 16

Senate

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

Mar 13

Senate

Senate Hearing: Friday, March 13, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 144-S

Feb 24

Senate

Senate Withdrawn from Committee on Ways and Means; Rereferred to Committee on Education