Students raise concerns over Kansas Senate bill that limits First Amendment right to protest

By: Maya Smith

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: March 16, 2026

Words: 582

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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LAWRENCE — Kansas high school students worry their First Amendment rights could be violated under a new Senate bill, with many students saying they won’t be able to make their voices heard in school if protests are more regulated.

The Kansas Senate included a proviso in its version of the state budget that would require public school students to obtain parental permission to participate in protests and impose fines on school districts for protests. …

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