The bill amends K.S.A. 65-122 to establish new regulations regarding the exclusion of children from public, parochial, or private schools and licensed child care facilities due to exposure to infectious or contagious diseases. It removes the previous prohibition against admitting individuals afflicted with such diseases and instead stipulates that a child who has been exposed or potentially exposed to an infectious disease cannot be excluded unless there is a valid isolation or quarantine order issued by a local health officer or the secretary. The bill also clarifies that any exclusion must not exceed the duration specified in the isolation or quarantine order.

Additionally, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 65-122, which previously outlined the responsibilities of parents and school officials regarding the exclusion of children with suspected infectious diseases. The new language emphasizes the importance of valid health orders in determining exclusion from educational settings, thereby providing a more structured approach to managing public health concerns in schools and child care facilities. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 65-122
As introduced: 65-122