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This bill expands the Kansas Promise Scholarship program by modifying the types of postsecondary educational institutions eligible to participate and increasing the maximum annual program appropriation. Specifically, the bill adds a new category of eligible institutions: postsecondary schools with their main campus in Kansas that offer promise-eligible programs, are recognized by the state board of regents, are accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency, and are eligible to receive federal higher education funding. The maximum annual appropriation for the scholarship program is increased from $10 million to $15 million. The scholarship remains targeted at students from families with household incomes of $100,000 or less (for families of one or two), $150,000 or less (for families of three), with additional income allowances for larger families. Scholarship amounts continue to cover the difference between tuition, fees, and book costs and other financial aid received, with a lifetime maximum of either 68 credit hours or $20,000, whichever comes first. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and are designed to provide more educational funding opportunities for Kansas students pursuing two-year associate degrees or career and technical education programs.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb24/