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HB2524: Permitting the secretary for children and families to license family foster homes when certain persons reside in such home and creating an appeal process for family foster homes when licenses are not granted.
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Plain-Language Summary
This bill allows the Secretary for Children and Families to license family foster homes when certain people live there. It also creates a process for families whose licenses are denied to appeal the decision.
Who This Affects
This affects families in Kansas who are considering becoming foster parents or are already fostering children. The bill aims to provide more clarity and recourse for these families.
Key Provisions
• Allows the Secretary for Children and Families to license family foster homes when certain people reside there
• Creates an appeal process for family foster homes whose licenses are denied
• Does not specify what types of 'certain persons' can live in a licensed foster home
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Timeline
Introduced
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Last Action
House Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026
Apr 8, 2026
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