HB2185

Updating the Kansas national guard educational assistance act to include dependents of national guard members and the Kansas national guard educational master's for enhanced readiness and global excellence (EMERGE) program to include other advanced degrees.

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Kansas HB2185 updates the Kansas National Guard educational assistance act to include dependents and expands the EMERGE program to include advanced.

Kansas HB2185 amends the Kansas National Guard educational assistance act to include dependents of National Guard members in the educational assistance program. Eligible guard members can sponsor one dependent to participate in the program. The bill also expands the Kansas National Guard educational master's for enhanced readiness and global excellence (EMERGE) program to include doctoral and professional degrees. Eligible guard members must meet certain criteria, such as holding a high school diploma or equivalency credential and being enrolled at a Kansas educational institution.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 10, 2025

1:30 PM

Senate Education Hearing

Feb 6, 2025

1:30 PM

House Education Hearing

History

Apr 10, 2025

House

House Approved by Governor on Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Mar 24, 2025

House

House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Monday, March 24, 2025

Mar 19, 2025

Senate

Senate Final Action - Passed; Yea: 39 Nay: 1