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KS SB281
Bill
Status
3/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Education
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AI Summary
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Reduces the maximum number of applications the state treasurer may approve for the low-income family postsecondary savings accounts incentive program from 300 to 250 per congressional district, and from 1,200 to 1,000 statewide per year
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Limits program applications to calendar years 2025, 2026, and 2027, prohibiting the treasurer from accepting or approving any applications for 2028 and beyond
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Replaces prospective approval of matching fund withdrawals with retrospective audits, requiring the treasurer to audit at least 10 withdrawals per year during 2025-2027
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Requires participants whose withdrawals are determined to be nonqualified to refund the matching portion plus 5% annual interest compounded monthly, with the treasurer authorized to use setoff procedures to collect unpaid amounts
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Mandates annual reports to the governor and legislature by January 31 of 2026, 2027, and 2028 on program metrics including accounts opened, contributions, matching funds transferred, and audit results
Legislative Description
House Substitute for Substitute for SB 281 by Committee on Education - Requiring school districts to prohibit the use of personal electronic communication devices during school hours, prohibiting any employee of a school district from using social media to directly communicate with any student for official school purposes.
Last Action
Senate Ruled materially changed and referred to Committee on Education
2/18/2026