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KS SB270
Bill
Status
2/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means
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AI Summary
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Amends the Kansas educator registered apprenticeship grant program to require grants be awarded at the time tuition, fees, books, and materials payments are due, rather than on a fixed schedule
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Grants provide up to $2,750 payable twice per year for up to four years to education apprentices pursuing bachelor's degrees in education and teacher licensure
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$3,000,000 transferred annually from the state general fund to the program fund, with unencumbered balances exceeding $3,000,000 returned to the general fund each June 30
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Removes the outdated March 1, 2024 deadline for adopting rules and regulations, allowing ongoing regulatory updates by the state board of education and secretary of commerce
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Annual program evaluation reports required by January 31 each year to senate and house education and commerce committees
Legislative Description
Requiring grants awarded pursuant to the Kansas educator registered apprenticeship program for education apprentice tuition and fees to be made twice per year and at the time payments for such tuition and fees are due.
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Education
2/14/2025