Requiring a duly ordained minister of religion to report certain abuse and neglect except when reporting would violate the penitential communication privilege and requiring training for persons obligated to report abuse and neglect.

HB 2352 requires ministers of religion in Kansas to report suspected child abuse or neglect, but exempts them if the information was shared during a confidential religious confession (penitential communication). The bill expands Kansas's mandatory reporting list to include clergy while preserving religious confidentiality protections. It also mandates training for all individuals legally required to report abuse, including medical professionals, teachers, and child care workers. This directly affects religious leaders, child protection agencies, and the state's existing reporting system for child welfare cases.