SENATE - BILL

SB 441

Enacting the applied behavior analysis services in school act to authorize the provision of medically necessary behavioral health services by private providers in schools and requiring school districts to adopt policies for the provision of such services.

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As Introduced

Enacting the applied behavior analysis services in school act to authorize the provision of medically necessary behavioral health services by private providers in schools and requiring school districts to adopt policies for the provision of such services.

Amendments, Committee Reports, & Conference Committee Reports

Committee Reports 1
Committee Report
Senate Committee on Education Tue, Mar 10, 2026 Be passed.

Legislative History

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Testimony & Minutes

Senate · Committee on Education 31
Hearing Date Minutes Presenter Organization Topic PDF
Feb 25, 2026 View Katelin Christian-Donkers Parent of child with Autism Proponent
Feb 25, 2026 View Holly Creamer, BCBA Heartland ABA Proponent
Feb 25, 2026 View Dr. Christine Durrett, Clinical Neuropsychologist Flint Hills Neuropsychology Proponent
Feb 25, 2026 View Nancy Evangelidis Parent of child with Autism Proponent
Feb 25, 2026 View Trista Fergerson, BCBA, LBA, Director Perfect fit Therapy Clinic Proponent
Feb 25, 2026 View Amanda Gray Parent of child with Autism Proponent
Feb 25, 2026 View Liz Hueben, Attorney Disability Rights Center of Kansas Proponent
Feb 25, 2026 View Kim Moir Parent of child with Autism Proponent
Feb 25, 2026 View Julie Moore, MS, BCBA, LBA Ad Astra MHK Proponent
Feb 25, 2026 View Anna Nippert, MS, ECSE Autism Specialist Ad Astra MHK Proponent
Feb 25, 2026 View Kevin Steinmetz, Parent Proponent
Feb 25, 2026 View Daniel Unumb, President Autism Legal Resource Center Proponent
Feb 25, 2026 View Proponent Written A-T Proponent
Feb 25, 2026 View Jim Karleskint United School Administrators Opponent
Feb 25, 2026 View Mary Sinclair PhD Advocacy Team Kansas PTA Opponent
Feb 25, 2026 View Angela Stallbaumer, Deputy Director and General Counsel Kansas Association of School Boards Opponent
Feb 25, 2026 View Kyle Carlson, Director of Special Education West Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative #708 Opponent Written
Feb 25, 2026 View Gillian Chapman, Superintendent Blue Valley School District Opponent Written
Feb 25, 2026 View Amy Haussler, Ed.S., Director of Special Education Holton Special Education Cooperative Opponent Written
Feb 25, 2026 View Jess Herbig, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Goddard Public Schools USD 265 Opponent Written
Feb 25, 2026 View Beryl New, Legislative Liaison Kansas State board of Education Opponent Written
Feb 25, 2026 View Katherine Kersenbrock-Ostmeyer, Retired Director Special Education Opponent Written
Feb 25, 2026 View Dr. Jessica Nelson, BCBA, Director of Special Education Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 Opponent Written
Feb 25, 2026 View Ashley Riley, Director of Special Education Barton County Special Services Cooperative Opponent Written
Feb 25, 2026 View Sarah Sanders, Special Services Director Kaw Valley USD #321 Opponent Written
Feb 25, 2026 View Dr. Michael Schumacher, Superintendent Shawnee Mission School District Opponent Written
Feb 25, 2026 View Libby Self, Special Education Specalist Opponent Written
Feb 25, 2026 View Frank Harwood, Deputy Commissioner Kansas State Department of Education Neutral
Feb 25, 2026 View Timothy R. Graham, Director of Government Relations and Legislative Affairs Kansas National Education Association Neutral
Feb 25, 2026 View Erika Sheets, Parent Neutral
Feb 25, 2026 View Tamera Lawrence, Assistant Revisor Office of the Revisor of Statutes Revisor Memo

Identification

Bill No. SB 441
Chamber Senate
Requested By Requested by Senator Titus

Sections Affected

Amended

K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 22-4714

Effective Date

This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute book.
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