This bill focuses on improving the educational rights and record transfer processes for children in the custody of the Secretary for Children and Families in Kansas. It requires that when a child's placement changes, the Secretary must notify the relevant school districts within two business days and request the transfer of the child's educational records. The bill establishes a timeline for this transfer, mandating that records be sent as soon as possible, but no later than two business days after notification. It also allows children in custody to enroll in any school district or remain in their school of origin, ensuring educational continuity.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to clarify definitions and procedures for nonresident students, allowing them to enroll in any school district without capacity limits if there are open seats. It removes the requirement for the commissioner of juvenile justice and the secretary of the department of corrections to facilitate record transfers, simplifying the process to a direct transfer by the school district. The bill also defines "business day" for clarity regarding the two-day transfer requirement and repeals several existing statutes related to educational record transfers, streamlining the legal framework. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 72-3439, 72-3122, 72-3123, 38-2218, 72-13, 72-3125, 72-3712, 72-3124
As Amended by House Committee on K-12 Education Budget: 38-2218, 72-3122, 72-13, 72-3123, 72-3125, 72-3712, 72-3124, 72-3439
Enrolled: 38-2218, 72-3439, 72-3122, 72-3123, 72-3124, 72-13, 72-3125, 72-8268, 72-3712
As Amended by House Committee: 38-2218, 72-3122, 72-13, 72-3123, 72-3125, 72-3712, 72-3124, 72-3439
As introduced: 72-3439, 72-3122, 72-3123, 38-2218, 72-13, 72-3125, 72-3712, 72-3124