SB406

Directing the governor to approve eligible programs for workforce Pell grants and providing requirements for the state workforce development board with regard to eligibility, approval and financing of such programs.

Chamber Passed·3/13/26

Kansas SB406 directs the governor to approve workforce training programs for Pell grants and mandates the state workforce development board to.

Kansas SB406 mandates the governor to approve short-term workforce training programs for Pell grant eligibility, in consultation with the state workforce development board. The state workforce development board must establish an internal process for postsecondary educational institutions and programs to apply for approval and appeal any denial of eligibility. The board must also coordinate approval with other state and federal workforce programs to prevent duplicative funding. The requirements must align with applicable federal rules governing the workforce Pell grant program.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 40–0 · Mar 13
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Final Action - Passed - Yea: 40 Nay: 0

40 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 16

1:30 PM

House Education Hearing

Mar 16

1:30 PM

House Ways and Means Hearing

History

Mar 17

House

House Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Education

Mar 16

House

House Hearing: Monday, March 16, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 218-N

Mar 13

House

House Received and Introduced