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SB 24

Expanding the postsecondary educational institutions eligible to participate in the Kansas promise scholarship program and increasing the maximum annual appropriation limit.

2025-2026 Regular Session

SB 24 would have expanded Kansas promise scholarships to more institutions and increased annual funding, but Governor's veto stands as legislature adjourned before override opportunity.

Conference Committee Report was adopted; Yea 40, Nay 0
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Bill Summary · SB 24

Legislative bill overview

SB 24 expands which postsecondary institutions can participate in Kansas's promise scholarship program and increases the maximum annual appropriation limit for the program. The bill passed both chambers unanimously but was vetoed by the Governor, and the veto was sustained because the legislature had already adjourned.

Why is this important

The Kansas Promise Scholarship aims to make higher education more affordable by covering tuition and fees at participating institutions. Expanding eligible institutions would allow more students at different types of schools to access these scholarships, while increasing appropriations determines how many students can actually receive funding. The veto prevents these expansions from taking effect, limiting program growth.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: Increasing appropriation limits represents new state spending during budget constraints; the Governor may have vetoed due to budgetary concerns
  • Institution eligibility scope: Expanding which schools qualify raises questions about oversight, accountability standards, and whether all added institutions meet quality benchmarks
  • Access vs. funding trade-offs: More eligible institutions without sufficient appropriation increases could dilute aid per student rather than expand opportunity

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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