The number of Kansas middle and high school students who attend virtually or attend non-public schools but participate in public school activities rose 154% over the past three years, an audit found. The growth is tied to a 2023 law that requires school districts to allow eligible students to take part in public school activities.
In effect, the law expands access to activities for students who are not enrolled in public school classrooms full-time but still want to participate through their districts’ activity programs. The audit’s finding points to a major change in how many students are using public school activity opportunities statewide.
Participation in Kansas public school activities surged for virtual and non-public students, audit finds
