KansasKansas proposal would mark Ruby Bridges Day each November
If enacted and published, the proposal would name November 14 Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day across Kansas, shifting weekend observances to the following Wednesday.
What it does
The proposal would name November 14 Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day across Kansas each year. If the date falls on a weekend, the day would be commemorated the following Wednesday.
Argument forA yearly day honoring Ruby Bridges could give students and school staff a shared chance to discuss racism and bullying.
Argument againstSchools that choose to mark the day could need to adjust plans when a weekend date shifts the observance to Wednesday.
More detail
The proposal would designate November 14 each year as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day in Kansas. The designation would apply statewide. If November 14 falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the day would be commemorated the following Wednesday. The proposal would take effect after publication in the statute book.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
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Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 10Died in CommitteeDied
- 2025
- Feb 14Referred to Senate Committee on Federal and State AffairsMinor
- Feb 13IntroducedIntroduced
EducationCivil Rights & Voting