Health and Safety

Kansas schools work hard to make sure every student learns in a safe and healthy environment. The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) offers programs that focus on school safety, mental health, nutrition, and emergency planning. These programs help schools prepare for crises, promote wellness, and create positive learning spaces. From safety drills and secure buildings to healthy meals and mental health support, KSDE provides tools and resources to keep students and staff safe every day.

Bullying Awareness and Prevention

This webpage states bullying awareness and prevention are addressed through clear policies, guidance, training, and supportive resources that help schools foster safe, inclusive learning environments for all students.

Safe and Secure Schools

Kansas supports safe and secure schools through a coordinated framework that combines local safety practices with statewide leadership from the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE).

School Mental Health

Central page for information concerning School Counselors, School Psychologists, School Social Workers. Topics include KSDE Prevention Culture Compliance, Suicide Prevention, Intervention, Reintegration, and Postvention Toolkit, Bullying Prevention Toolkit (PDF)

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The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. For more information, visit our grievance procedure page.

To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations or for more information please contact the Office of General Counsel at gc@ksde.gov or by (785) 296-3201.