KANSAS

Kansas Sexuality Education Law and Policy

The Kansas Education Regulations require local boards of education to provide schools with a “comprehensive program in human sexuality, including information about sexually transmitted disease, especially acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).” This instruction does not have to include information about contraceptive methods. The regulation states that, “the provisions of this subsection shall not be construed as requiring, endorsing, or encouraging the establishment of school-based health clinics or the teaching of birth control methods.” The program must be taught at both the elementary and secondary levels by teachers who are certified in sexuality education. Kansas does not require schools to follow a specific curriculum; however, the Kansas Board of Education can suggest guidelines and limitations.

The Education Regulations also require local school boards to develop procedures by which parents or guardians can remove their children from any or all of these classes. This is referred to as an “opt-out” policy.

See Kansas Administrative Regulation 91-31-20(b).