SB515

Authorizing nonpublic schools to permit nonaccredited private elementary or secondary school students to participate in certain activities for such nonpublic schools.

Chamber Passed·3/13/26

Kansas SB515 allows nonaccredited private elementary or secondary school students to participate in certain activities for nonpublic schools.

Kansas SB515 authorizes nonpublic schools to permit nonaccredited private elementary or secondary school students to participate in certain activities. Students must be Kansas residents, enrolled in a nonaccredited private school, and meet age and eligibility requirements. Schools can permit students to participate in activities directly related to their enrollment and in school-sponsored events not directly related to the activity. Schools may require students to pay fees and meet academic eligibility requirements. It is unlawful to discriminate against students based on enrollment status.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 23–16 · Mar 13
Current
Education Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 23 Nay: 16

23 Yea

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16 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 9

1:30 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Mar 13

Senate

Senate Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 23 Nay: 16

Mar 13

House

House Received and Introduced

Mar 13

House

House Referred to Committee on Education