Kansas Administrative Regulations Agency 21 - KANSAS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Here’s an enhanced overview of Kansas Administrative Regulations, Agency 21 – Kansas Human Rights Commission:
📘 Structure & Article Breakdown
Based on the most recent updates (through March 27, 2025), Agency 21 comprises:
Articles 1–12, 15–29 – Revoked; Articles 13–14, 31–39, 47–49, 51–59, 61–69, 71–79 – Reserved (regulations.justia.com, regulations.justia.com)
Article 30 – Guidelines on employee selection and recruitment
Article 31 – Discrimination: national origin or ancestry
Article 32 – Sex discrimination (includes benefits, progression, pregnancy, etc.)
Article 33 – Religion discrimination
Article 34 – Disability discrimination (definitions, medical inquiries, accommodations) (regulations.justia.com, klrd.gov)
Article 40 – General provisions (definitions, order issuance, communications)
Article 41 – Complaints and responses (substance, filing, dismissal)
Article 42 – Investigation (probable cause, subpoenas, notices)
Article 43 – Conference and conciliation
Article 44 – Compliance
Article 45 – Proceedings (Revoked) (regulations.justia.com)
Article 46 – Miscellaneous provisions
Article 50 – Contract compliance
Article 60 – Discriminatory housing practices (covering familial status, loans, blockbusting) (regulations.justia.com)
Article 70 – Public accommodations regarding disability
Article 80 – Age discrimination in employment (including mandatory retirement rules)
🔄 Recent Revocations & Cleanup
A significant pruning occurred—with many outdated or redundant rules removed:
Articles 1–12, 15–29: fully revoked (by 1975) (klrd.gov, regulations.justia.com)
Specific rules removed in 2024–25 include K.A.R. 21‑32‑7, 32‑8; 21‑40‑1 through 40‑20; 21‑42‑1 to 42‑7; 21‑43‑1 to 43‑6; 21‑44‑1, 44‑2, 44‑5; 21‑50‑1 to 50‑7; 21‑60‑22, 60‑23; 21‑80‑8 (kssos.org)
Most were found to be duplicative of statutory provisions under K.S.A. 44‑1003 et seq. or better suited as practice rules
These revocations are part of Kansas’s effort to modernize and streamline regulations (kssos.org)
🛡️ Regulatory Purpose & Statutory Basis
Agency 21 implements the Kansas Act Against Discrimination (KAAD) under K.S.A. 44‑1001 et seq. It serves to:
Prevent unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and public contracts
Provide formal processes for complaints, investigation, mediation, compliance, and enforcement
Align regulations with federal anti-discrimination law (e.g., Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Housing Act)
The Kansas Human Rights Commission’s mission is “to prevent and eliminate discrimination and assure equal opportunities in all employment relations.” (law.cornell.edu, klrd.gov, khrc.net)
✅ How to Access the Official Text
To view the current enforceable regulations:
The Kansas Secretary of State hosts Agency 21 KAR PDFs (e.g., July 2023 version at KLRD) (klrd.gov)
Justia and Cornell LII also maintain versions—though you must verify the effective date
Refer to the Kansas Register for the latest notices and amendments
🗓️ Quick Summary Table
| Area | Articles Involved | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Employment Discrimination | 30–34, 80 | Active |
| Complaints & Processes | 40–44 | Active (with some removals) |
| Investigations | 42 | Active |
| Housing | 60 | Active |
| Public Accommodations | 70 | Active |
| Contract Compliance | 50 | Active |
| Clean-up / Removed Rules | 1–29, 45, select sections | Revoked |
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