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Senate Education committee advances several bills out of committee, including enrollment and student‑rights measures

Kansas Senate Education Committee · February 10, 2026
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Summary

The committee voted voice approvals to advance SB 361 (foreign exchange student enrollment), SB 304 (Born to Invest Act), SB 419 (Kansas Intellectual Rights and Knowledge Act), and SB 421 (SPEAKS Act); motions were moved and seconded and each motion carried by voice vote.

During its session the Senate Education Committee moved multiple previously‑heard bills out of committee on voice votes.

- SB 361: Moved by Senator Starnes and seconded by Senator Thomas, the committee reported SB 361 favorably. The bill would allow foreign exchange students living with host families to enroll in the host family’s resident school district as if they were…

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