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SB 381·KS·senate

Requiring instruction to provide students with an understanding of communist and socialist regimes and ideologies and that students pass an American civics examination in order to graduate with a high school diploma.

FailedFiled Jan 26, 2026
Sponsor: Committee on Education
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Died on House Calendar

Apr 10, 2026

Summary

The bill would have Kansas schools teach students from kindergarten through 12th grade about the negative impacts of communist and socialist regimes, using curriculum developed by the state board of education. It also would require all high‑school students to pass a 100‑question American civics test, similar to the naturalization exam, to receive a diploma. The measure failed to advance and died on the House calendar.

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