The SPEAKS Act, introduced in Kansas, aims to protect students' rights to express their religious, political, or ideological viewpoints in K-12 schools without facing discrimination or penalties. Under this act, students are allowed to engage in such expressions during class discussions, in homework assignments, and through organized gatherings or clubs, provided they adhere to ordinary academic standards. Schools are prohibited from discriminating against student clubs based on their expressed viewpoints and must grant them the same access to facilities as other student organizations.

Additionally, the act establishes a private cause of action for students or student organizations harmed by violations of their rights under this law, allowing them to seek monetary damages, attorney fees, and other appropriate relief. Schools are not immune from liability for violations, and the act includes provisions for severability, ensuring that if any part of the law is deemed unconstitutional, the remaining sections will still be enforceable. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.