Bill > SB270

This bill modifies the Kansas Educator Registered Apprenticeship Grant Program to change how and when grants are awarded to education apprentices. Specifically, the bill updates the existing law to require that grants for tuition, fees, books, and materials be awarded twice per year and precisely at the time when payments for these educational expenses are due. The program aims to increase the number of qualified teachers in Kansas by providing financial support to individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in education through registered apprenticeship programs. The grants can cover up to $2,750 per year for up to four years or until the completion of an academic program, whichever comes first. The bill maintains the existing funding mechanism of transferring $3,000,000 annually from the state general fund to a dedicated grant program fund, with provisions for managing unencumbered balances. The changes are intended to provide more timely and flexible financial support for education apprentices, helping to address teacher shortages in the state by making it more financially feasible for individuals to pursue teaching careers.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb270/