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KS HB2487
KS HB2487Defining teacher and paraprofessional for purposes of eligibility for a scholarship under the Kansas education opportunity scholarship program.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning postsecondary education; relating to the Kansas education opportunity scholarship program act; defining teacher and paraprofessional for purposes of eligibility for a scholarship under such act; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-3284 and repealing the existing section.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies who qualifies as a "teacher or paraprofessional" for the Kansas Education Opportunity Scholarship Program, a program that provides financial aid to eligible students. Previously, the law simply referred to a parent being employed in these roles, but this bill now defines "employed in Kansas as a teacher or paraprofessional" to mean an individual employed by a Kansas unified school district or nonpublic school whose main job duties involve directly teaching or supporting students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Importantly, for an individual to be recognized under this definition, an administrator from their school must certify to the state board of regents that they meet these criteria, ensuring that the scholarship program accurately identifies individuals whose parents work in these vital educational roles.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (House)
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Education (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2487/ |
| Analysis - Supplemental Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2487_00_0000.pdf |
| House Committee on Education Report | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2026_hb2487_h_3451.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2487_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2487_00_0000.pdf |
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