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SB172: Prohibiting a school from excluding a child who has been exposed to an infectious or contagious disease without an isolation or quarantine order.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill would prevent schools from keeping a child out of school if they've been exposed to an infectious or contagious disease unless there's an official isolation or quarantine order.

Who This Affects

This affects Kansan students who have been exposed to diseases like the flu, chickenpox, or COVID-19. It ensures that these students can continue their education without being unfairly excluded from school.

Key Provisions

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Timeline

Introduced

Sunday, February 2, 2025

Last Action

Senate Referred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare

Feb 3, 2025

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