Kansas lawmakers hold back school potty training bill to allow time for solutions

By: Grace Hills

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: February 5, 2026

Words: 177

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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TOPEKA — The Kansas bill that would have required kindergarteners to be potty trained before starting school stalled in committee.

House Education Committee chairwoman Rep. Susan Estes, a Republican from Wichita, declined to bring the bill up for debate Wednesday. She said she wanted to give school districts more time to find a solution.

“I do think there are some very legitimate concerns,” Estes said. “Parents needing support if they are going through …

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