Schools, districts, and education policy in Kansas.
The first federal lawsuit asserting that school gender-identity policies violate FERPA and PPRA could set a national precedent for parental-notification rules tied to education funding.
Blue Valley, De Soto, Olathe, and Shawnee Mission signed a memorandum of understanding in May 2026, aiming to force the state to meet its 92% reimbursement requirement for special education excess costs.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed HB 2299 on March 19, 2026, requiring districts to prohibit private social media communication between employees and students. Wichita and Lawrence have adopted policies; all districts must certify compliance by September 1, 2026.
The Kansas State Board of Education is considering a form that would allow citizens to report students who organize walkout protests, as part of implementing a new state law restricting K-12 walkouts. The board discussed the form in July 2026 and is expected to vote in August.