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Session of 2026
HOUSE BILL No. 2409
By Representative Rhiley
11-21
AN ACT concerning school districts; relating to the school term;
prohibiting the commencement thereof prior to Labor Day; providing
for exceptions.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Kansas:
Section 1. (a) Commencing with school year 2026-2027, no school
district shall commence the school term, as established pursuant to K.S.A.
72-3115, and amendments thereto, prior to Labor Day.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or otherwise
restrict any school district from:
(1) Offering extended school year programs, summer school or any
other similar educational program that is offered outside of the established
school term;
(2) providing professional development to teachers and school district
staff prior to Labor Day;
(3) conducting student enrollment services; or
(4) conducting school tours, open houses, back-to-school nights or
any other similar events prior to Labor Day.
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its
publication in the statute book.
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