(a) The provisions of this section shall be known and may be cited as the students’ right to know act.

(b) On or before October 15, 2022, and each year thereafter, the state department of education shall ensure the distribution, including by electronic communication, to each student or each student’s parents the degree prospectus information published by the state board of regents in accordance with Kan. Stat. Ann. § 74-32,303, and amendments thereto, the Kansas training information program report published in accordance with Kan. Stat. Ann. § 74-32,418, and amendments thereto, any other information relevant to students’ understanding of potential earnings as determined by the department of labor and the potential earnings published by each branch of the armed services of the United States military.

(c) To the extent permitted by law, the department shall enter into memorandums of understanding and any other necessary agreements with the state board of regents, the department of labor and any other state agencies or other entities as required to implement the provisions of this section.

(d) As used in this section, the term “student” means any person enrolled in any of the grades seven through 12 in a school district.