Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateKansasIn Committee
SB 265: Designating November 14 of each year as Ruby Bridges walk to school day in the state of Kansas.
Committee on Federal and State Affairs
SB 265 status: In Committee — Died in Committee (updated Apr 10, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
60OUT OF 100
Score:60/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 10/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan100%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill sought to designate November 14 of each year as 'Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day' in Kansas.
Who is affected
Students, educators, and schools within the Kansas public education system.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill would have created a symbolic state designation without requiring specific mandatory actions by schools.
Costs and funding
Not stated, but expected to be negligible to nonexistent.
When it takes effect
Designated for November 14 of each year.
Potential benefits
Provides state-level recognition for a historical figure in the civil rights movement and encourages school participation in related commemorative events.
Risks and tradeoffs
As a commemorative bill, critics might argue it lacks substantive policy depth regarding educational equity.
What is still unknown
The bill died in committee, meaning its potential influence on future local school policies remains purely speculative.
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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
60%
Benefits
- Encourages historical awareness regarding civil rights.
- Promotes community engagement in educational environments.
- Recognizes the legacy of Ruby Bridges.
Risks
- Potential for limited participation in diverse school districts.
- Minimal substantive change to existing educational equality policies.
- Scope of impact is restricted to a single calendar day.
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
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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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
OpenStates summary
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Source note
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Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary only; full text not reviewed.
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Where it stands
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- Chamber votesUpcoming
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- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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