May 2024 Update: Kansas Bills Signed Into Law

Military Spouse Licensing Exemption (HB 2745)
HB 2745 exempts military spouses of active military service members from all occupational licensing, registration, and certification fees. Governor Kelly signed HB 2745 into law.

Hero's Scholarship Cap Removal (HB 2646 / Sub HB 2645 / CCR 438)
HB 2646 revises the Kansas hero’s scholarship act removing reference to September 11, 2001, remove the limitation of $500,000 in a fiscal year, and include language allowing the aggregate limit for financial assistance established by the board of regents based on appropriated amounts. On April 24th, Governor Kelly signed CCR for SB 438 into law.