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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.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill requires postsecondary educational institutions in Kansas to provide annual training on freedom of speech, association, and exercise of religion to certain individuals. The training will be based on materials developed by the state board of regents and the attorney general.

Who This Affects

This affects students, faculty, and staff at public and private colleges and universities in Kansas. It also impacts administrators who oversee these institutions.

Key Provisions

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Timeline

Introduced

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Last Action

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

Mar 15, 2026

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