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SB381: 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.
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Plain-Language Summary
This bill requires Kansas high schools to teach students about communist and socialist regimes and ideologies. It also adds a requirement for students to pass an American civics exam to graduate.
Who This Affects
Kansas high school students will be directly impacted by this bill, as they will need to learn about these topics and pass the civics exam to earn their diplomas.
Key Provisions
• Requires instruction on communist and socialist regimes and ideologies in Kansas high schools
• Adds an American civics examination requirement for high school graduation
• Does not specify curriculum details or teacher training requirements
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Timeline
Introduced
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Last Action
House Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Education
Mar 16, 2026
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