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KS SB406
KS SB406Directing the governor to approve eligible programs for workforce Pell grants and providing requirements for the state workforce development board with regard to eligibility, approval and financing of such programs.
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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning education; relating to workforce development; directing the governor to approve short-term workforce training programs for Pell grant eligibility; requiring the state workforce development board to establish an internal process for such eligibility.
AI Summary
This bill directs the governor to approve certain workforce training programs for eligibility for federal workforce Pell grants, which are financial aid awards for students pursuing higher education or vocational training. An "eligible workforce training program" is defined as one meeting the requirements of a specific federal law (public law 119-21, section 83002). The "State workforce development board," established under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, will be responsible for creating an internal system for these programs to apply for Pell grant eligibility and to appeal any rejections. This board will also coordinate approvals with other state and federal programs to avoid funding the same initiatives multiple times and will work to align and utilize available state and federal funds to support these training programs, ensuring all requirements align with federal Pell grant rules.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (Senate)
Last Action
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Education (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb406/ |
| Analysis - Supplemental Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_sb406_00_0000.pdf |
| Senate Committee on Education Report | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2026_sb406_s_3630.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_sb406_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/sb406_00_0000.pdf |
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