Virtual, home-schooled Kansas students enrolled in public school activities up 154%

By: Morgan Chilson

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: July 9, 2026

Words: 331

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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TOPEKA — The number of virtual and non-public school students taking part in public school activities across Kansas jumped 154% in the past three years after a 2023 law forced school districts to allow participation, an audit found.

The law requires school districts to let middle and high school students who attend school virtually or are home-schooled participate in all activities overseen by the Kansas State High School Activities Association. Those include most …

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