When was Kansas House Bill HB 2637 introduced?

HB 2637 was introduced on Feb 03, 2026.

What's the current status of Kansas House Bill HB 2637?

The latest action on HB 2637 by the House was: Hearing: Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 218-N on Feb 12, 2026.

Who introduced Kansas House Bill HB 2637?

HB 2637 was introduced by Robyn R. Essex.

Bill tracking in Kansas - HB 2637 (2025-2026 legislative session)

HB 2637

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HB 2637

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Requiring eligible boards of education to consider participation in the community eligibility provision, providing a financial hardship exception from such participation and requiring the state department of education to assist school districts seeking such participation.

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House • Feb 12, 2026: Hearing: Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 218-N

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Robyn R. Essex
sponsor
(R - 78)
Lauren Bohi
cosponsor
(R - 15)
Charlotte Esau
cosponsor
(R - 14)
Representative Stiens
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Representative Williams, L.
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Feb 12, 2026 | House
- Hearing: Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 218-N
Feb 03, 2026 | House
- Introduced
- Referred to Committee on Education

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As introduced - Supplementary Note
House Committee on Education, Thu, Feb 12, 2026: Minutes
House Committee on Education, Thu, Feb 12, 2026: Testimony by Last Names A-S, Public (HB 2637 Pro Written Only)
House Committee on Education, Thu, Feb 12, 2026: Testimony by Last Names A-S, Pro Written Only (HB 2637)
House Committee on Education, Thu, Feb 12, 2026: Testimony by Last Names A-S, Pro Written Only (HB 2637)
House Committee on Education, Thu, Feb 12, 2026: Testimony by Dustin Hare, Economic Security Policy Advisor,, Kansas Action for Children (HB 2637 Pro In Person)
House Committee on Education, Thu, Feb 12, 2026: Testimony by Haley Kottler, Senior Campaign Director,, Kansas Appleseed (HB 2637 Pro In Person)
House Committee on Education, Thu, Feb 12, 2026: Testimony by Kari Rinker, Region Sr. State Government Relations Lead,, American Heart Association (HB 2637 Pro In Person)
House Committee on Education, Thu, Feb 12, 2026: Testimony by Dr. Michelle Van, The Evangelist of Wellness (HB 2637 Pro In Person)
House Committee on Education, Thu, Feb 12, 2026: Testimony by Jim Karlskint,, United School Administrators (HB 2637 Op In Person)
House Committee on Education, Thu, Feb 12, 2026: Testimony by Leah Fliter, Assistant Executive Director of Advocacy,, Kansas Association of School Boards (HB 2637 Op In Person)
House Committee on Education, Thu, Feb 12, 2026: Testimony by Susan Willis, Government Liaison USD 259,, Wichita Public Schools (HB 2637 Op Written Only)
House Committee on Education, Thu, Feb 12, 2026: Testimony by Timothy Graham, Director of Government Relations,, Kansas National Education Association (HB 2637 Op Written Only)
House Committee on Education, Thu, Feb 12, 2026: Testimony by Mary Sinclair on behalf of Vikki Mullins, President, Kansas PTA (HB 2637 Op Written Only)
House Committee on Education, Thu, Feb 12, 2026: Testimony by Jason Long, Senior Assistant Revisor,, Office of the Revisor of Statutes (HB 2637 Summary Memorandum)
House Committee on Education, Thu, Feb 12, 2026: Testimony by Representative Lauren Bohi,, State of Kansas House of Representatives (HB 2637 Pro In Person)

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https://www.kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2637/

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