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HB 2102 Kansas House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Substitute for HB 2102 by Committee on Education - Providing for the advance enrollment of a military student whose parent or person acting as parent will be stationed in this state and correcting federal statutory citations in the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children.

HB 2102 allows military students to enroll in Kansas public schools before physically moving to the state. It directly affects military children whose parents or guardians will be stationed at a Kansas military base during the school year, requiring proof of the assignment. The bill amends Kansas law (72-3128) to permit advance enrollment for these students, treating them as residents for enrollment purposes. This removes barriers for military families during relocations by enabling schools to accept applications based on parental assignment, not physical residency. The bill replaces existing language in K.S.A. 72-3128 with these new enrollment provisions.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access for military children by enabling advance enrollment in Kansas public schools without physical relocation, removing barriers to enrollment per 72-3128 amendment.95% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Signed Apr 10, 2025
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What changed between versions

As Amended by House Committee on Education → Enrolled · 4 edits · Apr 10, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was finalized for enrollment by the Governor, incorporating substantive updates to the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. The most significant change is the addition of new definitions for 'deployment' and 'educational records' to clarify how the compact handles student transitions. Additionally, the compact's purpose was expanded to include promoting coordination with other compacts and ensuring flexibility for students, while the definition of 'military student' was removed from the state statute to rely solely on the compact's definition.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on school districts and military families, but the applicability of the Interstate Compact was broadened by adding new definitions and expanding the list of purposes to include coordination with other compacts and flexibility for students.
DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'deployment' to specify the timeframe covering a service member's departure and return, ensuring clarity on when protections apply.

Added a detailed definition for 'educational records' to explicitly list the types of data covered, such as health data and disciplinary status, to prevent disputes over record transfers.

Removed the definition of 'military student' from the state statute, aligning the bill to use the definition found directly within the Interstate Compact.

REQUIREMENT

Expanded the compact's purposes to include promoting coordination with other compacts affecting military children and ensuring flexibility/cooperation between schools and families.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
10
Committee
6
Apr 10, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by Governor on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Final Action - Passed; Yea 40, Nay 0
upper
Mar 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Be passed
upper
Mar 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Senate Committee on Education
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Committee
Referred to Senate Committee on Education
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced
Received and Introduced
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea 121, Nay 0, Absent 4
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
lower
Feb 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by House Committee on Education
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Motion to refer bill to House Committee on Education adopted
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Report recommending substitute bill be passed by House Committee on Education
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to House Committee on Education
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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