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2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,178 Violations of act; Kansas consumer protection act; injunctions; civil fine.

74-32,178. Violations of act; Kansas consumer protection act; injunctions; civil fine.
Upon application of the attorney general or a county or district attorney, a district court shall have jurisdiction to enjoin any violation of this act and to enjoin persons from engaging in business in this state. In any action brought to enforce the provisions of this act, if the court finds that a person willfully used any deceptive or misleading act or practice or operates an institution without first obtaining and maintaining a certificate of approval, the attorney general or a county or district attorney, upon petition to the court, may recover on behalf of the state, in addition to the criminal penalties provided in this act, a civil penalty not exceeding $20,000 for each violation. For purposes of this section, an intentional violation occurs when the person committing the violation knew or should have known that the conduct of the person consisted of acts or practices that were deceptive or misleading including the operation of an institution without first obtaining a certificate of approval from the state board. Any violation of this act or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto is a deceptive act or practice under the Kansas consumer protection act. Any remedy provided by this act shall be in addition to any other remedy provided by the Kansas consumer protection act.
History:
L. 2004, ch. 185, § 18; L. 2010, ch. 150, § 7; L. 2021, ch. 17, § 18; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,178a Civil penalties for violations of act.

74-32,178a. Civil penalties for violations of act.
(a) In addition to, or as an alternative to any penalty that may be imposed pursuant to this act, the state board, after proper notice and an opportunity to be heard, may assess a civil fine against an institution with a certificate of approval for a violation of this act or any rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this act. For the first violation, the amount of such fine shall be up to 1% of the institution's tuition revenue, but shall not be less than $125 and not more than $15,000. For any subsequent violation, the amount of such fine shall be up to 2% of the institution's tuition revenue, but shall not be less than $250 and not more than $20,000. On and after July 1, 2021, any such fines and administrative costs for collecting such fines may be assessed against the institution's surety bond.
(b) All moneys collected pursuant to this section shall be remitted to the state treasurer in accordance with K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury to the credit of the state general fund.
(c) Fines assessed under this section shall be considered administrative fines pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 523.
History:
L. 2021, ch. 17, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,179 Failure to comply with act; refund of money, interest; contracts, void.

74-32,179.
Failure to comply with act; refund of money, interest; contracts, void.
Any note or contract taken by any institution or its officers, directors, agents or representatives, without having complied with the provisions of this act, shall be null and void and any person who has entered into a contract with such institution or its officers, directors, agents or representatives shall be entitled to a full refund of the money or consideration paid plus interest accruing from the date of payment at a rate per annum equal to the rate specified in K.S.A. 16-207, and amendments thereto, together with other damages sustained by such person.
History:
L. 2004, ch. 185, § 19; June 10.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,180 Promissory instruments as payment of tuition.

74-32,180.
Promissory instruments as payment of tuition.
Whenever any institution negotiates any promissory instrument or note received from a student or on behalf of a student as payment of tuition or other fees charged by each institution, any person or assignee or holder to whom the instrument or note is assigned shall take such instrument or note subject to all defenses which would be available to the student from whom or on behalf of whom the instrument or note was received.
History:
L. 2004, ch. 185, § 20; June 10.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,182 Private and out-of-state postsecondary educational institution fee fund.

74-32,182. Private and out-of-state postsecondary educational institution fee fund.
(a) The state board shall remit all moneys received pursuant to the provisions of this act to the state treasurer. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount remitted in the state treasury and, except as otherwise provided in this act, shall credit such remittance to the private and out-of-state postsecondary educational institution fee fund to be used for the purpose of administering this act. All expenditures from such fee fund shall be made in accordance with appropriations acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the state board or the board's designee.
(b) On or before the 10th of each month, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer from the state general fund to the private and out-of-state postsecondary educational institution fee fund interest earnings based on:
(1) The average daily balance of moneys in such fee fund for the preceding month; and
(2) the net earnings rate for the pooled money investment portfolio for the preceding month.
History:
L. 2004, ch. 185, § 22; L. 2021, ch. 17, § 20; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,183 Severability.

74-32,183.
Severability.
If any clause, paragraph, subsection or section of the Kansas private and out-of-state postsecondary educational institution act is found to be unconstitutional or invalid, it shall be conclusively presumed that the legislature would have enacted the remainder of the act without such unconstitutional or invalid clause, paragraph, subsection or section.
History:
L. 2004, ch. 185, § 23; June 10.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,184 Statewide data collection system.

74-32,184. Statewide data collection system.
Within the limits of appropriations therefore, the state board shall develop and maintain a statewide data collection system to collect and analyze private and out-of-state postsecondary educational information, including, but not limited to, student, course, financial aid and program demographics that will assist the state board in improving the quality of private and out-of-state postsecondary education. Failure of an institution to submit complete and substantially accurate data on a timely basis when requested by the state board shall be a violation of this act.
History:
L. 2010, ch. 150, § 10; L. 2021, ch. 17, § 21; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,195 Tuition assistance for persons who were wrongfully convicted and imprisoned; enrollment; eligibility; reimbursement for additional fees; rules and regulations.

74-32,195. Tuition assistance for persons who were wrongfully convicted and imprisoned; enrollment; eligibility; reimbursement for additional fees; rules and regulations.
(a) Any individual awarded tuition assistance pursuant to K.S.A. 2023 Supp. 60-5004, and amendments thereto, shall receive a waiver of tuition and required fees for attendance at a postsecondary educational institution for up to 130 credit hours. Such individual may attend a postsecondary educational institution either full or part time.
(b) (1) Subject to appropriations, the state board of regents may make expenditures to reimburse each individual awarded tuition assistance pursuant to K.S.A. 2023 Supp. 60-5004, and amendments thereto, who is enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution for additional fees, including, but not limited to, fees for room and board, technical equipment and course-required books.
(2) No postsecondary educational institution shall delay enrollment of an individual who is awarded tuition assistance pursuant to K.S.A. 2023 Supp. 60-5004, and amendments thereto, because appropriations are not available for any additional fees provided to such individual.
(c) To remain eligible for the tuition and fees waiver under this section, an individual shall remain in good standing at the postsecondary educational institution where the individual is enrolled.
(d) Individuals shall provide a written or electronic copy of the court order awarding relief in the form of tuition assistance to the postsecondary educational institution or the state board of regents.
(e) The state board of regents shall adopt rules and regulations to administer the provisions of this section.
(f) As used in this section, "postsecondary educational institution" means any state educational institution as defined in K.S.A. 76-711, and amendments thereto, municipal university, community college, technical college or institute of technology in Kansas.
History:
L. 2018, ch. 108, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,209 Computer science educator program; establishment; award of scholarships.

74-32,209. Computer science educator program; establishment; award of scholarships.
(a) There is hereby established the computer science educator program to promote the advancement of computer science licensed and preservice teacher preparation in Kansas.
(b) Subject to appropriations therefor, the state board of regents may award scholarships to licensed and preservice teachers who:
(1) Are enrolled in a course of instruction offered by a postsecondary educational institution that:
(A) For licensed teachers, is for additional postsecondary credit; or
(B) for preservice teachers, is leading to licensure as a teacher; and
(2) have completed one course in computer science during such enrollment.
(c) Scholarships awarded under the program shall be in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for each scholarship recipient. The state board of regents shall prioritize scholarship awards for applicants who:
(1) Are from underrepresented socioeconomic demographic groups; or
(2) agree to teach computer science in rural schools and schools with higher percentages of students from underrepresented socioeconomic demographic groups.
(d) The state board of regents may coordinate with postsecondary educational institutions to support eligible preservice education programs at such institutions with the development and implementation of pathways in computer science education to help preservice teachers obtain a certification to teach computer science education within their intended major and area of certification.
(e) The state board of regents shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer the computer science educator program, including, but not limited to, requirements for scholarship eligibility and applications for such scholarships.
(f) As used in this section, the term "postsecondary educational institution" means any state educational institution, community college or not-for-profit institution of postsecondary education. A not-for-profit institution of postsecondary education shall have its main campus or principal place of operation in Kansas, be operated independently and not controlled or administered by any state agency or subdivision of the state, maintain open enrollment and be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency for higher education in the United States.
History:
L. 2022, ch. 86, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,219 Nurse educator service scholarship program act.

74-32,219.
Nurse educator service scholarship program act.
This act [*] shall be known and may be cited as the nurse educator service scholarship program act.
History:
L. 2007, ch. 173, § 1; July 1.
* Reference should be to 74-32,219 through 74-32,226.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,220 Same; definitions.

74-32,220. Same; definitions.
As used in the nurse educator service scholarship program act:
(a) "Accredited independent institution" means a not-for-profit institution of higher education which: (1) Has its main campus or principal place of operation in Kansas; (2) is operated independently and not controlled or administered by the state or any agency or subdivision thereof; (3) maintains open enrollment; and (4) holds accreditation to grant a master of science or doctoral degree in nurse education or nursing administration from a national accrediting entity recognized by the United States department of education.
(b) "Executive officer" means the chief executive officer of the state board of regents appointed under K.S.A. 74-3203a, and amendments thereto.
(c) "Open enrollment" has the meaning ascribed thereto in K.S.A. 74-32,120, and amendments thereto.
(d) "School of nursing" means: (1) A school within the state of Kansas which is approved by the state board of nursing to grant a master of science or doctoral degree in nursing; or (2) an accredited independent institution.
(e) "Qualified applicant" means a person who: (1) Is a resident of the state of Kansas; (2) (A) is a registered nurse who holds a baccalaureate degree in nursing and has been accepted for admission to or is enrolled in a course of instruction leading to a master of science in nursing; or (B) is a registered nurse who holds a master of science degree in nursing and has been accepted for admission to or is enrolled in a course of instruction leading to a doctorate degree in nursing; and (3) has qualified for the award of a scholarship under the program on the basis of having demonstrated scholastic ability and remains qualified on the basis of remaining in good standing and making satisfactory progress toward completion of the requirements of the course of instruction in which enrolled.
(f) "Program" means the nurse educator service scholarship program established pursuant to this act.
(g) "Review Committee" or "committee" means the nurse educator service scholarship application review committee established at each school of nursing as required by K.S.A. 74-32,221, and amendments thereto.
History:
L. 2007, ch. 173, § 2; L. 2016, ch. 14, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,222 Same; conditions; agreement; obligations.

74-32,222.
Same; conditions; agreement; obligations.
(a) As a condition to awarding a scholarship under the program, the executive officer and the qualified applicant for a scholarship shall enter into an agreement which shall require that the scholarship recipient:
(1) Complete the required course of instruction;
(2) engage in the full-time teaching of nursing, or the equivalent to full-time teaching of nursing in a nursing program in the state of Kansas, in accordance with the agreement entered into by the scholarship recipient and the executive officer and continue such full-time teaching, or the equivalent to full-time practice, for a period of not less than one year for each academic year for which the scholarship is awarded, or engage in the part-time teaching of nursing in a nursing program in the state of Kansas in accordance with the agreement entered into by the scholarship recipient and the executive officer and continue such part-time teaching for the total amount of time required under the agreement, which shall be for a period of time that is equivalent to full-time, as determined by the executive officer;
(3) commence the full-time teaching of nursing, or the equivalent to full-time teaching, or the part-time teaching of nursing, within six months after completion of the nurse education program in accordance with the agreement entered into by the scholarship recipient and the executive officer, continue such teaching for the total amount of time required under the agreement and comply with such other terms and conditions as may be specified by such agreement;
(4) maintain records and make reports to the executive officer as may be required by the executive officer to document the satisfaction of the obligations under the program; and
(5) upon failure to satisfy the obligation under any agreement entered into under the program, repay to the state amounts as provided in K.S.A. 74-32,223, and amendments thereto.
History:
L. 2007, ch. 173, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,223 Same; failure to satisfy obligations; repayment.

74-32,223.
Same; failure to satisfy obligations; repayment.
(a) Except as provided in K.S.A. 74-32,224, and amendments thereto, upon the failure of any person to satisfy the obligation under any agreement entered into pursuant to the program, such person shall pay to the executive officer an amount equal to the total amount of money received by such person pursuant to such agreement plus accrued interest at a rate which is equivalent to the interest rate applicable to loans made under the federal PLUS program at the time such person first entered into an agreement plus five percentage points. Installment payments of any such amounts may be made in accordance with the provisions of agreements entered into by the scholarship recipient and the executive officer, in accordance with rules and regulations of the state board of regents, except that such installment payments shall commence six months after the date of the action or circumstances that cause the failure of the person to satisfy the obligations of such agreements, as determined by the executive officer based upon the circumstances of each individual case. Amounts paid under this section to the executive officer shall be deposited in the nurse educator service scholarship repayment fund in accordance with K.S.A. 74-32,226, and amendments thereto.
(b) The state board of regents is authorized to turn any repayment account arising under the program over to a designated loan servicer or collection agency, the state not being involved other than to receive payments from the loan servicer or collection agency at the interest rate prescribed under this section.
History:
L. 2007, ch. 173, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,225 Same; rules and regulations.

74-32,225.
Same; rules and regulations.
The state board of regents may adopt rules and regulations as necessary to administer the nurse educator service scholarship program.
History:
L. 2007, ch. 173, § 7; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,226 Same; program fund, creation, sources of revenue, expenditures.

74-32,226.
Same; program fund, creation, sources of revenue, expenditures.
(a) There is hereby created in the state treasury the nurse educator service scholarship program fund. The executive officer shall remit all moneys which are paid under K.S.A. 74-32,222, and amendments thereto, pursuant to scholarship awards, or from a school of nursing, which are paid because of nonattendance or discontinued attendance by scholarship recipients, to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury to the credit of the nurse educator service scholarship program fund. All expenditures from such fund shall be for scholarships awarded under the program and shall be made in accordance with appropriation acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the executive officer or by a person designated by the executive officer.
(b) There is hereby created in the state treasury the nursing service scholarship repayment fund. The executive officer shall remit all moneys received for amounts paid under K.S.A. 74-32,223, and amendments thereto, to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such remittance the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury to the credit of the nurse educator service scholarship repayment fund. All expenditures from such fund shall be for scholarships awarded under the program and shall be made in accordance with appropriation acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the executive officer or by a person designated by the executive officer.
History:
L. 2007, ch. 173, § 8; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,227 Military service scholarship program act.

74-32,227.
Military service scholarship program act.
K.S.A. 74-32,227 through 74-32,232, and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the military service scholarship program act.
History:
L. 2008, ch. 119, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,228 Same; definitions.

74-32,228. Same; definitions.
As used in the military service scholarship program act:
(a) "Executive officer" means the chief executive officer of the state board of regents appointed under K.S.A. 74-3203a, and amendments thereto.
(b) "Qualified student" means a person who: (1) Is a resident of the state of Kansas; (2) (A) has served, after September 11, 2001, in military service in international waters or on foreign soil in support of military operations for at least 90 days or for less than 90 days because of injuries received during such military service; (B) has received an honorable discharge or under honorable conditions (general) discharge from military service or is still in military service; and (C) has provided copies of military discharge papers (DD Form 214) or active duty orders, whichever such paper or order indicate the location of such person's deployment and indicate the person has served after September 11, 2001, in any military operation for which the person received hostile fire pay; (3) has been accepted for admission to or is enrolled in a course of instruction in a Kansas postsecondary educational institution; and (4) has demonstrated scholastic ability. Any student who has previously received a scholarship under this act may qualify for renewal of the scholarship on the basis of remaining in good standing and making satisfactory progress toward completion of the requirements of the course of instruction in which the student is enrolled.
(c) "State board" means the state board of regents.
(d) "Postsecondary educational institution" has the meaning ascribed thereto by K.S.A. 74-3201b, and amendments thereto.
(e) "Military service" means any active service in any armed service of the United States and any service as a member in good standing in the Kansas army or air national guard.
(f) "Program" means the military service scholarship program.
History:
L. 2008, ch. 119, § 3; L. 2013, ch. 69, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,229 Same; establishment of program; amount and duration of awards.

74-32,229.
Same; establishment of program; amount and duration of awards.
(a) There is hereby established the military service scholarship program. A scholarship may be awarded under the program to any qualified student and may be renewed for each such student who remains qualified for the scholarship. Determination of the students qualified for such scholarships shall be made by the executive officer. Scholarships shall be awarded on a priority basis to qualified applicants who have the greatest financial need. When determining financial need, the executive officer shall take into consideration federal military educational assistance received by a qualified student, if any.
(b) Within the limitations of appropriations therefor, the number of scholarships awarded and the amount awarded to each applicant shall be determined by the executive officer. The amount awarded shall be specified in the agreement. The amount awarded may vary depending upon the number of hours and the program in which the applicant is enrolled. A scholarship awarded under the program shall provide for payment to a qualified student of an amount not to exceed the amount of the fees and tuition for an academic year at the postsecondary educational institution in which the qualified student is enrolled. Except as provided by this subsection, a qualified student may be awarded a scholarship for not more than four academic years of undergraduate study. If the course of instruction requires a fifth year of undergraduate study, a scholarship may be awarded for the duration of the course of instruction.
(c) If a student is not enrolled on a full-time basis, a student shall complete the course of study within the time period specified in the agreement and shall receive a proportionate amount of the scholarship allowed under subsection (b) based upon the number of hours enrolled in an academic period, and computed as a fraction of the total number of credit hours required for full-time enrollment.
History:
L. 2008, ch. 119, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,230 Same; application; conditions.

74-32,230.
Same; application; conditions.
(a) An applicant for designation as a qualified student and for the award of a scholarship under the military service scholarship program shall provide to the executive officer, on forms supplied by the executive officer, information required by the executive officer.
(b) As a condition to awarding a scholarship under this act, the executive officer and the applicant shall enter into an agreement which shall require the applicant to:
(1) Complete the required course of instruction; and
(2) maintain records and make reports to the executive officer as required by the agreement.
History:
L. 2008, ch. 119, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,231 Same; rules and regulations.

74-32,231.
Same; rules and regulations.
The state board of regents shall adopt rules and regulations for administration of the military service scholarship program and shall establish terms, conditions and obligations which shall be incorporated into the provisions of any agreement entered into between the executive officer and an applicant for the award of a scholarship under the program. The terms, conditions and obligations shall be consistent with the provisions of law relating to the program and shall include, but not be limited to, the circumstances under which eligibility for financial assistance under the program may be terminated and the amount of financial assistance to be provided.
History:
L. 2008, ch. 119, § 6; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,232 Same; program fund.

74-32,232.
Same; program fund.
There is hereby created in the state treasury the military service scholarship program fund. All expenditures from the military service scholarship program fund shall be for scholarships awarded under the military service scholarship program and shall be made in accordance with appropriation acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the executive officer or by a person designated by the executive officer.
History:
L. 2008, ch. 119, § 7; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,234 Awarding state scholarships; limitation; determination of equivalent of semesters.

74-32,234.
Awarding state scholarships; limitation; determination of equivalent of semesters.
A state scholarship may be awarded to any qualified state scholar enrolled at any eligible institution. A state scholar may be awarded a state scholarship for not more than eight semesters of undergraduate study or the equivalent thereof, except that a state scholar may be awarded a state scholarship for not more than an additional two semesters of study or the equivalent thereof when the requirements of the educational program in which the state scholar is enrolled include the completion of a fifth year of study. The board of regents shall determine the equivalent of a semester when any program period or all or part of the terms for which a state scholar is awarded a state scholarship are not semesters.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 304, § 2; L. 1975, ch. 374, § 9; L. 1985, ch. 243, § 4; L. 1986, ch. 274, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,235 Amount of state scholarship equal to financial need; limitation.

74-32,235.
Amount of state scholarship equal to financial need; limitation.
(a) The amount of a state scholarship awarded to a state scholar for the fall and spring semesters, or the equivalent thereof, shall be the amount of the state scholar's financial need for the period, except that state scholarships awarded to a state scholar in any year shall not exceed:
(1) Five hundred dollars in any year if the state scholar initially is or was awarded a state scholarship for any program period, term or semester commencing prior to July 1, 1985; and
(2) one thousand dollars in any year if the state scholar initially is awarded a state scholarship for any program period, term or semester commencing after July 1, 1985.
(b) When state scholarships are awarded to a state scholar for any program period or for one or more terms that are not semesters, the board of regents shall determine the equivalent of the fall and spring semesters.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 304, § 3; L. 1975, ch. 374, § 10; L. 1985, ch. 243, § 5; L. 1985, ch. 244, § 1; L. 1986, ch. 274, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,236 Payment of state scholarships; certification; approval; disposition upon discontinued attendance of student.

74-32,236.
Payment of state scholarships; certification; approval; disposition upon discontinued attendance of student.
(a) A state scholarship may be paid annually for both the fall and spring semesters, or the equivalent thereof. Payments under any state scholarship shall be allocated equally between the semesters, when the state scholar plans to attend two semesters in an academic year, and otherwise as specified by the board of regents. State scholarships shall be paid at the beginning of each semester, program period or other term upon certification by the eligible institution that the state scholar is enrolled and is a qualified student. Payments of state scholarships shall be made upon vouchers approved by the administrative officer of the board of regents designated by it upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports. Payments of state scholarships may be made by the issuance of a single warrant to each eligible institution at which a state scholar is enrolled for the total amount of state scholarships for all state scholars enrolled at that institution. The director of accounts and reports shall cause such warrant to be delivered to the eligible institution at which such scholar or scholars are enrolled. Upon receipt of such warrant, the eligible institution shall credit immediately the account of each state scholar enrolled at that institution by an amount specified by the board of regents for each such state scholar.
(b) If a scholar discontinues attendance before the end of any semester, program period or other term, after the eligible institution has received payment under this section, the eligible institution shall pay to the state: (1) The entire amount which such scholar would otherwise qualify to have refunded not to exceed the amount of the payment made under such state scholarship at the beginning of such semester, program period or other term; or (2) if the scholar has received payments under any federal program of student assistance in the semester, program period or other term, the state's pro rata share of the entire amount which such scholar would otherwise qualify to have refunded, not to exceed the amount of the payment made under such state scholarship at the beginning of such semester, program period or other term.
(c) All amounts paid to the state by an eligible institution under subsection (b) shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the state scholarship discontinued attendance fund, which is hereby created. All expenditures from the state scholarship discontinued attendance fund shall be for state scholarships.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 304, § 4; L. 1975, ch. 374, § 11; L. 1979, ch. 229, § 4; L. 1985, ch. 243, § 6; L. 1986, ch. 274, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,237 Administration of act by state board of regents; rules and regulations; apportionment; reports.

74-32,237.
Administration of act by state board of regents; rules and regulations; apportionment; reports.
The board of regents shall administer this act and shall:
(a) Publicize application procedures;
(b) Provide application forms, test forms, and forms for determining financial need;
(c) Adopt rules and regulations for determining educational ability, selecting examinations of educational ability and methods for giving such examinations, selecting state scholars, determining financial need, selecting financial needs analysis agencies, determining priority or apportionment of state scholarships and other matters necessary for the administration of this act. The board of regents may provide for apportionment of state scholarships if the appropriations for state scholarships are insufficient to pay all state scholars with financial need. To determine who is an in-state student for the purpose of this act, the board of regents shall adopt rules and regulations for determination of residence of students as provided by law;
(d) Designate and notify each state scholar;
(e) Approve and award state scholarships;
(f) Make an annual report to the governor and legislature, and evaluate the state scholarship program for the period;
(g) Require any eligible institution to promptly furnish any information which the board of regents requests relating to administration or effect of this act.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 304, § 5; L. 1975, ch. 374, § 12; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,238 Applications for scholarships; financial needs analysis statements.

74-32,238.
Applications for scholarships; financial needs analysis statements.
Each applicant for a state scholarship in accordance with the rules and regulations of the board of regents shall:
(a) Be responsible for the submission to the board of regents of the results of an examination of educational ability which is given by the board of regents or in a manner approved by the board of regents;
(b) Complete and file an application for a state scholarship;
(c) Be responsible for the submission of a financial needs analysis statement to the board of regents;
(d) Report promptly to the board of regents any information requested relating to administration of this act;
(e) File a new application and financial needs analysis statement annually on the basis of which his or her eligibility for a state scholarship shall be evaluated and determined.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 304, § 6; L. 1975, ch. 374, § 13; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,239 Financial resources to include Kansas comprehensive grants.

74-32,239.
Financial resources to include Kansas comprehensive grants.
Any student who has applied for a Kansas comprehensive grant shall make note of such application when reporting such student's financial resources required by K.S.A. 74-32,233, and amendments thereto. Any student who has received a Kansas comprehensive grant shall list the grant among such student's financial resources as required by K.S.A. 74-32,233, and amendments thereto.
History:
L. 1977, ch. 249, § 2; L. 1998, ch. 165, § 7; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,240 Purpose and intention of act.

74-32,240.
Purpose and intention of act.
It is the purpose and intention of this act to provide a means whereby the state in cooperation with institutions of postsecondary education can provide a positive educational experience in Kansas for Kansas honor students so as to encourage such students to remain in Kansas for the attainment of their educational goals and for the fulfillment of their career aspirations.
History:
L. 1988, ch. 358, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,241 Definitions.

74-32,241.
Definitions.
As used in this act:
(a) "Kansas honors scholarship" means an award under this act by this state to a Kansas honor student who has established financial need.
(b) "Kansas honor student" means a person who is a resident of Kansas, has not been graduated from high school, is intellectually talented, has demonstrated outstanding scholastic ability and achievement, and is enrolled or has been accepted for enrollment in an honors or gifted program.
(c) "Honors or gifted program" means an educational program designed and operated by an institution of postsecondary education for the purpose of providing Kansas honor students with intellectually stimulating and challenging courses of instruction for college credit and thereby to achieve the purpose and intention of this act.
(d) "Financial need" means the difference between the available financial resources of a Kansas honor student and the total anticipated expenses of the honor student to enroll in and attend an honors or gifted program. Financial need shall be determined by the board of regents.
(e) "Institution of postsecondary education" means any state educational institution, community college, municipal university or accredited independent institution.
(f) "State educational institution" has the meaning ascribed thereto in K.S.A. 76-711, and amendments thereto.
(g) "Community college" means any community college organized and operating under the laws of this state.
(h) "Municipal university" means a municipal university established under the provisions of article 13a of chapter 13 of Kansas Statutes Annotated.
(i) "Accredited independent institution" has the meaning ascribed thereto in K.S.A. 72-6107, and amendments thereto.
(j) "Board of regents" means the state board of regents.
History:
L. 1988, ch. 358, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,242 Award of honors scholarships; limitation; amount.

74-32,242.
Award of honors scholarships; limitation; amount.
(a) A Kansas honors scholarship may be awarded to any Kansas honor student enrolled in an honors or gifted program at any institution of postsecondary education. A Kansas honor student may be awarded a Kansas honors scholarship for not more than two honors or gifted programs.
(b) The amount of a Kansas honors scholarship awarded to a Kansas honor student shall be an amount not to exceed the lesser of an amount equal to the total tuition and required fees for the honors or gifted program in which the honor student is enrolled or an amount equal to the average amount of the total tuition and required fees of students who are residents of Kansas and who are enrolled at the state universities in an educational program for five hours of college credit.
History:
L. 1988, ch. 358, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,243 Administration of act; rules and regulations; duties of state board of regents.

74-32,243.
Administration of act; rules and regulations; duties of state board of regents.
(a) The board of regents shall adopt rules and regulations for administration of the provisions of this act and shall:
(1) Publicize procedures for application for Kansas honors scholarships;
(2) provide application forms and forms for determining financial need;
(3) determine residence, as provided by law, of applicants for Kansas honors scholarships;
(4) determine financial need through evaluation of a completed financial needs analysis statement and upon the basis of the accepted criteria of a nationally recognized financial needs analysis agency;
(5) define tuition and required fees for honors or gifted programs;
(6) determine the average amount of the total tuition and required fees of students who are residents of Kansas and who are enrolled at the state universities in an educational program for five hours of college credit;
(7) determine eligibility of applicants for Kansas honors scholarships;
(8) notify each person who is eligible for the award of a Kansas honors scholarship;
(9) approve and award Kansas honors scholarships; and
(10) evaluate the Kansas honors scholarship program for each year and make a report thereon to the governor and the legislature.
(b) The board of regents may use a portion, not to exceed 1%, of the amount appropriated each year for the state scholarship program to pay Kansas honors scholarships. If such amount is insufficient in any year to pay all Kansas honors scholarships in full, the board of regents may provide for apportionment of Kansas honors scholarships among the Kansas honor students eligible therefor.
(c) The board of regents may require any institution of postsecondary education to furnish promptly any information which the board of regents requests relating to administration or effect of this act.
History:
L. 1988, ch. 358, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,244 Payment of honors scholarships; certification of enrollment; discontinued attendance of student.

74-32,244.
Payment of honors scholarships; certification of enrollment; discontinued attendance of student.
(a) Payment to a Kansas honor student of a Kansas honors scholarship shall be made at a time specified by the board of regents upon certification by an institution of postsecondary education that the Kansas honor student is enrolled in an honors or gifted program at the institution. Payments of Kansas honors scholarships shall be made upon vouchers approved by an administrative officer designated by the board of regents and upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports. Payments of Kansas honors scholarships may be made by the issuance of a single warrant to each institution of postsecondary education at which a Kansas honor student is enrolled for the total amount of Kansas honors scholarships for all Kansas honor students enrolled at that institution. The director of accounts and reports shall cause such warrant to be delivered to the institution of postsecondary education at which the Kansas honor student or students are enrolled. Upon receipt of such warrant, the institution of postsecondary education shall credit immediately the account of each Kansas honor student enrolled at that institution by an amount specified by the board of regents for each such student.
(b) If a Kansas honor student discontinues attendance before the end of an honors or gifted program, after the institution of postsecondary education has received payment under this section, the institution shall pay to the state the entire amount which the Kansas honor student would otherwise qualify to have refunded not to exceed the amount of the payment made under the Kansas honors scholarship.
(c) All amounts paid to the state by an institution of postsecondary education under subsection (b) shall be remitted to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury to the credit of the state scholarship discontinued attendance fund.
History:
L. 1988, ch. 358, § 5; L. 2001, ch. 5, § 295; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,245 Applicants for scholarships, duties and responsibilities.

74-32,245.
Applicants for scholarships, duties and responsibilities.
Each applicant for a Kansas honors scholarship, in accordance with rules and regulations of the board of regents, shall:
(a) Complete and file an application for a Kansas honors scholarship;
(b) be responsible for the submission of a financial needs analysis statement to the board of regents; and
(c) report promptly to the board of regents any information requested relating to administration of this act.
History:
L. 1988, ch. 358, § 6; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,246 Name of act.

74-32,246.
Name of act.
This act shall be named and may be cited as the "higher education student loan guarantee act."
History:
L. 1967, ch. 389, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,247 Administration by state board of regents.

74-32,247.
Administration by state board of regents.
The state board of regents shall be charged with the administration of this act and said board of regents is authorized to receive funds from federal, state or private sources, which funds shall be used for the purpose of guaranteeing loans made by eligible lending institutions to student residents of the state of Kansas, who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an eligible institution under the provisions of the higher education act of 1965 and acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto (20 USCA 1001 et seq.) and the national vocational student loan insurance act of 1965 and acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto (20 USCA 981 et seq.). All funds received by the state board of regents for the purpose of guaranteeing loans provided for by this act shall be placed in the "student loan reserve fund," which fund is hereby created and hereinafter referred to as the fund. No part of the fund shall be used for administrative expenses.
History:
L. 1967, ch. 389, § 2; L. 1969, ch. 331, § 4; L. 1975, ch. 374, § 14; L. 1975, ch. 375, § 1; July 1.