Kansas · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2637: Requiring eligible boards of education to consider participation in the community eligibility provision, providing a financial hardship exception from such participation and requiring the state department of education to assist school districts seeking such participation.
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 2637 is a bill introduced in the Kansas House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requiring eligible boards of education to consider participation in the community eligibility provision, providing a financial hardship exception from such participation and requiring the state department of education to assist school districts seeking such participation. Primary sponsor: Robyn Essex (Republican), Lauren Bohi (Republican), Charlotte Esau (Republican), Angela Stiens (Republican), Laura Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): Died in Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robyn Essex | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| Lauren Bohi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Charlotte Esau | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Angela Stiens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Laura Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Committee
- Introduced
- Referred to House Committee on Education