Requiring postsecondary educational institutions to provide annual training on freedom of speech, association and exercise of religion to certain individuals based on materials, programs and procedures developed by the state board of regents, in consultation with the attorney general, requiring the state board of regents to confirm that each such institution has complied with training requirements and authorizing the attorney general to bring an action to enforce compliance.

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This bill requires the State Board of Regents, working with the Attorney General, to create training materials on free speech, association, and religious exercise for Kansas colleges and universities. These institutions must then provide annual training to specific staff and administrators using these materials. The Attorney General can take legal action to ensure compliance.

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