2026 Legislative Priorities
Kansas Action for Children | January 12, 2026
Flourishing families are at the heart of Kansas communities. Our legislative vision for 2026 is a steadfast commitment to protecting and strengthening families so every child can grow up healthy, safe, and full of possibility.
Too often, many parents must navigate obstacles beyond their control – rising housing costs, unaffordable child care, health care gaps, and stretching grocery dollars further than ever before. And when families lack the support they need, children often pay the price.
We believe that when families are supported with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed, every individual benefits and society grows stronger. Our agenda lays out a clear path to strengthening and protecting families’ economic stability, access to quality education and health care, and safe, nurturing environments for children.
Protect Kansas Children and Families
- Establish and reinforce housing protections for renters
- Strengthen children’s immunization requirements
- Increase taxes on vaping products
- Protect consumers from predatory lending practices
- Restrict student cell phone use while in school
- Direct increased corporate taxes on sports betting to early childhood programs
- Reinforce data privacy and online safety
Strengthen Kansas Children and Families
- Implement a state-level child tax credit to boost family incomes
- Commit to programs that help feed children and families
- Improve maternal care access for healthier beginnings
- Incentivize accessible health insurance that works for everyone
- Invest in child care affordability and availability
- Improve children’s literacy in their early years of school
- Prepare kids for kindergarten through targeted early learning opportunities
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