The bill amends the Kansas Promise Scholarship Act to expand the eligibility of postsecondary educational institutions that can participate in the program. It introduces new definitions for "eligible postsecondary educational institution," which now includes not only community colleges and technical colleges but also private institutions that meet specific criteria. Additionally, the bill increases the maximum appropriation for the Kansas Promise Scholarship program from $10 million to $15 million per fiscal year, ensuring more funding is available for eligible students.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the scholarship amounts based on the type of institution attended and specifies that scholarships will only be awarded to students whose household income meets certain thresholds. It also establishes limits on the total number of credit hours and the total dollar amount that can be funded through the scholarship over a student's lifetime. The bill repeals existing sections of the law that are being amended, ensuring that the new provisions take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 40-205a, 40-218, 40-252, 40-2, 40-504, 40-956, 40-22a04, 40-2604, 40-2702, 40-3213, 40-3304, 40-3812, 40-3813, 40-3814, 40-3823, 45-229, 40-3824, 40-4103, 40-4116, 40-4209, 40-4302, 40-4323, 40-4334, 40-4503, 40-4903, 40-5003, 40-5509
As Amended by House Committee: 40-205a, 40-218, 40-252, 40-2, 40-504, 40-956, 40-22a04, 40-2604, 40-2702, 40-3213, 40-3304, 40-3812, 40-3813, 40-3814, 40-3823, 45-229, 40-3824, 40-4103, 40-4116, 40-4209, 40-4302, 40-4323, 40-4334, 40-4503, 40-4903, 40-5003, 40-5509
Enrolled: 74-32