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KS HB2484
KS HB2484Eliminating the Kansas residency requirement after completing a Kansas promise scholarship program, clarifying the work requirements upon completion of such program and repealing the sunset on the program.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning postsecondary education; relating to the Kansas promise scholarship program; eliminating the Kansas residency requirement after completing the program; clarifying the work requirements after completing the program; repealing the expiration of the program; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-32,276 and repealing the existing section; also repealing K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-32,278.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Kansas Promise Scholarship Program, which provides financial aid for postsecondary education in exchange for a commitment to work in Kansas after graduation. Key changes include eliminating the requirement for scholarship recipients to reside in Kansas after completing their program, instead focusing on the requirement to commence and continue working in the state for at least two years. The bill also clarifies that students can satisfy these work requirements while enrolled in further education in Kansas, as long as they have completed their initial promise-eligible program. Additionally, the bill repeals the sunset provision, meaning the Kansas Promise Scholarship Program will no longer have an expiration date and will continue indefinitely.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (House)
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Education (on 01/21/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2484/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2484_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2484_00_0000.pdf |
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