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Yes: 142 • No: 20
KansasHB 26182025–2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Requiring the state board of education to report to the legislature on federal moneys received by the state, ending certain educational reporting requirements and applying expiration dates to other educational reporting requirements.
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Signed by Governor
educationk-12 education budget
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Bill Overview
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6 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Grants for educator apprentices
Kansas runs a grant program for registered education apprentices. It pays tuition, fees, books, and materials up to $2,750 each year for up to four years or until you finish. The state transfers $3 million to the program fund each July 1 when budgeted, and the fund can keep up to $3 million; extra is sent back each June 30. Grants go only to apprentices in approved registered programs, and schools must partner with a training provider and name candidates. Schools that offer flexible options so apprentices can keep working get priority, and awards are spread fairly across the state.
No license fees for military spouses
Military spouses do not pay any fees to get or renew a Kansas occupational license. This covers application, licensing, reciprocity, endorsement, permit, and background check fees, even if another agency charges them.
Emergency licenses during state disasters
When the Legislature declares a state of emergency, licensing boards can grant temporary emergency licenses if applicants are qualified to protect health and safety. Boards may also bar unlicensed people from working in jobs that normally require a license during the emergency.
Statewide license check and data reports
The Secretary of Administration must build a statewide license‑verification portal if funded. Agencies use it to post license status with instant checks and audit records, and no setup or maintenance fees are charged to boards or licensees. Licensing bodies must also send yearly data to the legislative research director by August 31, and a compiled report goes to the governor and lawmakers by January 15, with breakouts for military members and spouses.
Faster, easier licenses for workers
Kansas must act fast on complete licensing applications: within 15 days for military members and spouses, and 45 days for others. You can qualify if you worked in a state without licensing for at least three of the last four years, or for two years with a current private certification in good standing, plus other required checks. If your past license or experience does not match Kansas scope, you get a short‑term permit to work while you finish Kansas steps, unless that risks public safety. After a complete application, you receive both a paper license and a verified electronic license you can print. These portability rules do not apply to lawyers or law‑enforcement officer certification.
New school federal-funds reports; others end
The State Board of Education must send the Legislature a federal‑funds report by July 1 and January 1 each year. It lists program uses, amounts, timing, and plans after funds end, and this duty expires July 1, 2034. Starting July 1, 2031, the Board no longer has to provide the annual licensing‑data report to legislative staff. The law also repeals several named education statutes, ending any program that only relied on them.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 40 Nay: 0
Yes: 40 • No: 0
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 102 Nay: 20
Yes: 102 • No: 20
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026
4/9/2026HouseEnrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 27, 2026
3/26/2026HouseFinal Action - Passed; Yea: 40 Nay: 0
3/19/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Be passed
3/18/2026SenateCommittee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Education
3/12/2026SenateHearing: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 144-S
3/10/2026SenateReferred to Committee on Education
2/26/2026SenateEngrossed on Monday, February 23, 2026
2/25/2026HouseReceived and Introduced
2/25/2026SenateFinal Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 102 Nay: 20
2/19/2026HouseCommittee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
2/18/2026HouseCommittee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
2/18/2026HouseCommittee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on K-12 Education Budget
2/16/2026HouseHearing: Monday, February 9, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 546-S
2/9/2026HouseIntroduced
2/2/2026HouseReferred to Committee on K-12 Education Budget
2/2/2026House
Bill Text
As Amended by House Committee
As introduced
Enrolled
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