Environment
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Neutral — no direct effect identified.
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- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateKansasIn Committee
HB 2202: Requiring the state board of regents and postsecondary educational institutions to provide certain pre-service teachers with essential knowledge and skills to support children affected by fetal alcohol syndrome disorder.
Committee on K-12 Education Budget
HB 2202 status: In Committee — Died in Committee (updated Apr 10, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill would require state-run colleges and universities to include specific training on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) within their teacher preparation programs.
Who is affected
State board of regents, postsecondary teacher education programs, and future K-12 teachers.
Requirements and enforcement
Institutions would be mandated to integrate FASD-specific knowledge and support skills into existing teacher preparation curricula.
Costs and funding
Potential administrative and curriculum development costs for higher education institutions; no specific funding source identified.
When it takes effect
The bill died in committee during the 2025-2026 session.
Potential benefits
Potentially better-equipped teachers to support neurodiverse students, leading to improved social and academic outcomes for children with FASD.
Risks and tradeoffs
Institutional burden of adapting curricula; lack of clarity on the depth or type of training required.
What is still unknown
The specific training methods or hours required to meet the mandate were not defined before the bill expired.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Better support for students with FASD
- Improved inclusivity in classrooms
- Standardized teacher preparation
Risks
- Curricular time constraints
- Program implementation costs
- Potential for inflexible standards
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Increased awareness of neurodevelopmental conditions
- Targeted support strategies for impacted youth
- Improved educational environment for health-compromised students
Risks
- Risk of over-simplifying clinical needs
- Reliance on generic training modules
- Potential burden on existing teacher workload
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary; full legislative text not analyzed.
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Where it stands
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