SB 233 was passed by the Kansas legislature then vetoed by Gov. Kelly—and now the legislature has a chance to override. This bill erodes medical freedom for Kansas families and targets teachers and others for penalization. Help us stop this bill!
Blocking SB233 is a victory for transgender kids, their families, and advocates across the state. We are thrilled and relieved, and we remain in awe of this session’s incredible showing of strength, resilience, and solidarity in this community of transgender Kansans and allies.
She was referring to SB 233, which passed both chambers of the Kansas Legislature and was vetoed by Gov. Laura Kelly earlier this year. Supporters of the bill plan to attempt to override it when they come back for a veto override session that begins Monday.
The Supreme Court ruled in 1969 that students do not "shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate." This is true for other fundamental rights, as well.
Discover how our cash bail system perpetuates a two-tiered criminal legal system, distinguishing between those who can afford their liberty and those who cannot.
Did you know that more than 50,000 Wyandotte residents speak a primary language other than English? Wyandotte County is one of the most diverse communities in Kansas and it’s time to provide Spanish-language materials to vote.