Kansas bill would close loophole that allowed school workers to have sex with students

By: Grace Hills

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: March 19, 2026

Words: 401

Last Updated: 1 day, 20 hours ago

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TOPEKA — The Kansas Senate unanimously passed a bill Thursday that expands the definition of a person of authority, strengthening state law that prohibits sexual relations between school officials and students.

Chip Root, the undersheriff for Cherokee County, warned the current definition may have allowed a person of authority to escape charges in his county.

Root testified Feb. 12 before the House Judiciary Committee that the issue arises when there’s a school resource officer, nurse, …

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