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Minutes for SB340 - Committee on Education

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Amending the Kansas promise scholarship act by clarifying the responsibilities of the state board of regents and postsecondary educational institutions and authorizing designation of additional programs and fields of study.

Minutes Content for Tue, Jan 25, 2022

Chairperson Baumgardner opened the discussion on SB340.

Tamara Lawrence, Revisor, gave an overview of Balloon 5 - No Institution May Limit Scholarships (Attachment 1). After some discussion,the Committee voted on the motion to accept Balloon 5 made the previous day where Senator Pettey moved; Senator O'Shea seconded. The motion passed.

The Revisor gave an overview on Balloon 1 - Revisor Technical Clean Up.(Attachment 2) Senator Sykes moved to accept the amendment; Senator Pettey seconded. The motion passed.

The Revisor gave an overview on Balloon 10 - Award Cap at $20,000.(Attachment 3) Senator Pettey moved to accept the amendment; Senator O'Shea seconded. The motion passed.

The Revisor gave an overview on Balloon 3 - Clarifying definitions of "promise eligible program".(Attachment 4) Senator Pettey moved to accept the amendment; Senator Sykes seconded. The motion passed.

Discussion followed.

Chairperson Baumgardner closed the discussion on SB340.

Chairperson Baumgardner asked the Committee if they would like to sponsor the Teacher of the Year Resolution. Senator Pettey moved; Senator Gossage seconded. The motion passed.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:27 pm. The next meeting will be a joint meeting with the House Education Committee on January 26, 2022 1:30 pm in the 3rd floor Rotunda, South wing, to honor the 2022 Teacher of the Year and Regional Finalists.