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2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-3272a Optometry education repayment fund; administration.

74-3272a.
Optometry education repayment fund; administration.
(a) There is hereby created in the state treasury the optometry education repayment fund. The state board of regents shall remit all moneys received under K.S.A. 74-3272, 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 optometry education repayment fund. All expenditures from the optometry education repayment fund shall be for payment of amounts for guaranteed admission and continued enrollment of designated persons at accredited schools or colleges of optometry in a course of instruction leading to a degree in optometry in accordance with a contract under K.S.A. 76-721a, and amendments thereto. Such expenditures 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 of the state board of regents or a person designated by the executive officer.
(b) On the effective date of this act, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer from the state general fund to the optometry education repayment fund an amount equal to the amount received by the board of regents under K.S.A. 74-3272, and amendments thereto, and remitted to the state treasurer since January 1, 1993, for credit to the state general fund.
History:
L. 1993, ch. 184, § 6; L. 2001, ch. 5, § 315; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-3274 Kansas work-study program; establishment; career and YES components; purposes.

74-3274.
Kansas work-study program; establishment; career and YES components; purposes.
There is hereby established the Kansas work-study program. The program shall consist of a career component and a youth education services component. The purpose of the career component of the program is to promote, stimulate and assist in the part-time employment of eligible students in jobs or positions of service that will complement and enhance the educational preparation of such students for a career. The purpose of the youth education services component of the program is to provide financial assistance for eligible students who participate in the program by performing youth education services for school districts or by performing duties for an eligible educational institution in connection with operation of the program.
History:
L. 1987, ch. 282, § 1; L. 1994, ch. 84, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-3275 Same; definitions.

74-3275.
Same; definitions.
As used in this act:
(a) "Eligible student" means a person who is: (1) A resident of Kansas; (2) enrolled at least half time at an eligible educational institution; (3) in need of financial assistance for the pursuit of courses of study at the eligible educational institution; and (4) in good standing at the eligible educational institution and capable of maintaining good standing while participating in the program.
(b) "Eligible educational institution" means: (1) Any state educational institution under the control and supervision of the state board; and (2) any municipal university established and operating under the provisions of article 13a of chapter 13 of Kansas Statutes Annotated.
(c) "Youth education services" or "YES" means services performed by eligible students for the purpose of assisting school districts in the maintenance of special education services for exceptional children, alternative school programs, at risk pupil assistance plans, educational system enhancement plans, bilingual education programs for limited English proficient pupils, vocational education programs, or school programs in general. The services performed may include, but not by way of limitation, such services as mentoring or tutoring, study assistance, outreach activities, and general assistance to teachers and other school personnel.
(d) "Program" means the Kansas work-study program established by this act.
(e) "State board" means the state board of regents.
History:
L. 1987, ch. 282, § 2; L. 1994, ch. 84, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-3276 Same; administration of act; rules and regulations; guidelines and procedures.

74-3276.
Same; administration of act; rules and regulations; guidelines and procedures.
(a) The state board shall adopt rules and regulations for administration of the provisions of this act and shall:
(1) Develop the program and provide for its operation and management by eligible educational institutions;
(2) establish guidelines and procedures for operation and management of the program. Such guidelines and procedures shall be established by the state board after consultation with, and consideration of advice from, the financial aids officers of all eligible educational institutions;
(3) provide for statewide coordination of the program;
(4) review budget requests of eligible educational institutions for operation of the program and allocate and distribute moneys appropriated therefor to the institutions;
(5) provide for reallocation of moneys appropriated for operation of the program among eligible institutions during the year; and
(6) evaluate the program annually and make a report thereon to the governor and the legislature.
(b) The guidelines and procedures established under subsection (a) shall address:
(1) The definition of employer and employment for purposes of the career component of the program;
(2) the determination of eligibility of students for participation in the program;
(3) salaries, wages and other benefits to be provided for eligible students under the career component of the program;
(4) the percentage of the state share of salaries and wages to be provided for eligible students under the career component of the program;
(5) provisions to be included in contracts and agreements entered into under the career component of the program by employers, eligible educational institutions, and eligible students;
(6) the suitability and appropriateness of employment to be provided under the career component of the program, including the relevance thereof to the educational preparation of eligible students for a career;
(7) ways to ensure that the provision of employment under the career component of the program does not displace existing employees or impair existing contracts;
(8) the financial assistance to be provided for eligible students who participate in the YES component of the program;
(9) procedures for the making of applications by school districts requesting the performance of youth education services by eligible students;
(10) provisions to be included in agreements with school districts for the performance of youth education services by eligible students;
(11) ways to ensure that participation in the program is reasonably available for all eligible students who desire participation; and
(12) such other matters as the state board deems necessary or appropriate to the effective operation of the program.
History:
L. 1987, ch. 282, § 3; L. 1994, ch. 84, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-3277 Same; operation and management of program; reports; use of moneys appropriated for program.

74-3277.
Same; operation and management of program; reports; use of moneys appropriated for program.
(a) Eligible educational institutions shall operate and manage the program in accordance with the criteria and procedures established by the state board and shall submit an annual report thereon to the state board.
(b) Eligible educational institutions may use moneys appropriated for the program (1) to pay the state share of the salaries and wages of eligible students participating in the career component of the program, (2) to provide financial assistance for eligible students who participate in the YES component of the program, and (3) subject to provisions in acts making appropriations for the program, to meet expenses which are directly attributable to development or enhancement of the program and to the operation and management thereof.
History: L. 1987, ch. 282, § 4; L. 1994, ch. 84, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-3277a Same; agreements with school districts for youth education services; payments.

74-3277a.
Same; agreements with school districts for youth education services; payments.
Any school district may request the performance of youth education services by eligible students by submitting an application therefor to any eligible educational institution. Youth education services shall be performed in accordance with agreements entered into between school districts and eligible educational institutions. Such agreements may provide for payments by school districts to eligible educational institutions of amounts to defray in part the amount of financial assistance to be provided for eligible students who perform youth education services. Payments by a school district to an eligible educational institution in accordance with an agreement entered into under authority of this section shall be made from the general fund of the school district. Upon receipt of such payments, the eligible educational institution shall credit immediately the account of each eligible student who performed youth education services for the school district with an amount equal to the school district's share of financial assistance to be provided for such student.
History:
L. 1994, ch. 84, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-3278 Kansas distinguished scholarship program; definitions.

74-3278.
Kansas distinguished scholarship program; definitions.
As used in this act: (a) "Kansas distinguished scholarship" means an award under this act by this state to a distinguished Kansas scholar.
(b) "Distinguished Kansas scholar" means a person who: (1) Is a Kansas resident or the holder of an academic degree awarded by a state educational institution, or both; (2) has earned the distinction of being designated a Brasenose scholar, Chevening scholar, Fulbright scholar, Madison fellow, Marshall scholar, Mellon fellow, Rhodes scholar or Truman scholar; and (3) is initially acceptable for entering a state educational institution or who has so entered and is in good standing and making satisfactory progress.
(c) "State educational institution" has the meaning ascribed thereto by K.S.A. 76-711, and amendments thereto.
(d) "Board of regents" means the state board of regents provided for in the constitution of this state and described in article 32 of chapter 74 of Kansas Statutes Annotated.
(e) "Semester" means one of two principal terms, when there are only two principal terms in the academic year, whether or not there are other shorter terms during the same academic year.
History:
L. 1988, ch. 357, § 1; L. 1996, ch. 97, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-3279 Same; award of scholarships, qualifications, duration.

74-3279.
Same; award of scholarships, qualifications, duration.
Within the limits of appropriations therefor, a Kansas distinguished scholarship may be awarded to any qualified distinguished Kansas scholar enrolled full time in a specified degree program at any state educational institution. A distinguished Kansas scholar may be awarded a Kansas distinguished scholarship each semester until the requirements of the educational program in which the scholar is enrolled are completed.
History:
L. 1988, ch. 357, § 2; L. 1996, ch. 97, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-3280 Same; amount of scholarships.

74-3280.
Same; amount of scholarships.
The amount of a Kansas distinguished scholarship awarded to a distinguished Kansas scholar for the fall and spring semesters shall be the amount of the scholar's tuition and required fees for the period.
History:
L. 1988, ch. 357, § 3; L. 1996, ch. 97, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-3281 Same; payment of scholarships; certification of enrollment; discontinued attendance of scholar.

74-3281.
Same; payment of scholarships; certification of enrollment; discontinued attendance of scholar.
(a) A Kansas distinguished scholarship may be paid annually for both the fall and spring semesters, or as otherwise specified by the board of regents. Kansas distinguished scholarships shall be paid upon certification by the state educational institution that the distinguished Kansas scholar is enrolled and is qualified. Payments of Kansas distinguished scholarships shall be made upon vouchers approved by the administrative officer of the board of regents designated by the board upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports. Payments of Kansas distinguished scholarships may be made by the issuance of a single warrant to each state educational institution at which a distinguished Kansas scholar is enrolled for the total amount of Kansas distinguished scholarships for all distinguished Kansas scholars enrolled at that institution. The director of accounts and reports shall cause such warrant to be delivered to the state educational institution at which such scholar or scholars are enrolled. Upon receipt of such warrant, the amount thereof shall be credited to the Kansas distinguished scholarship fund of the state educational institution and allocated within the fund to the account of each distinguished Kansas scholar enrolled at that institution. The amount to be credited to the account of each such scholar shall be specified by the board of regents.
(b) If a distinguished Kansas scholar discontinues attendance before the end of any semester, after the state educational institution has received payment under this section, the state educational institution shall debit the account of the scholar by an amount equal to the entire amount which such scholar would otherwise qualify to have refunded, not to exceed the amount credited to the account of the scholar under a Kansas distinguished scholarship for the semester and, if a distinguished Kansas scholar has received payments under any federal program of student assistance in the semester, less an amount equal to the pro rata share of such entire amount which is attributable to the assistance received by the scholar under such federal program or programs.
(c) All amounts debited by a state educational institution under subsection (b) shall be reallocated within the Kansas distinguished scholarship fund of the state educational institution to the account of other distinguished Kansas scholars as specified by the board of regents.
History:
L. 1988, ch. 357, § 4; L. 1996, ch. 97, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-3282 Same; administration; duties of state board of regents.

74-3282.
Same; administration; duties of state board of regents.
The board of regents shall administer this act and shall:
(a) Publicize Kansas distinguished scholarships and provide information regarding application procedures;
(b) designate and notify each distinguished Kansas scholar;
(c) approve and award Kansas distinguished scholarships;
(d) evaluate the Kansas distinguished scholarship program annually, and make a report thereon to the governor and the legislature;
(e) require any state educational institution to promptly furnish any information which the board of regents requests relating to administration or effect of this act.
History:
L. 1988, ch. 357, § 5; L. 1996, ch. 97, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-3283 Same; duties and responsibilities of scholarship applicants.

74-3283.
Same; duties and responsibilities of scholarship applicants.
Each applicant for a Kansas distinguished scholarship, in accordance with rules and regulations of the board of regents, shall:
(a) Be responsible for submission to the board of regents of evidence of designation as a Brasenose scholar, Chevening scholar, Fulbright scholar, Madison fellow, Marshall scholar, Mellon fellow, Rhodes scholar or Truman scholar, whichever of the foregoing is applicable;
(b) complete and file an application for a Kansas distinguished scholarship;
(c) report promptly to the board of regents any information requested relating to administration of this act.
History:
L. 1988, ch. 357, § 6; L. 1996, ch. 97, § 6; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-3285 Same; designation of scholars; award of scholarships; apportionment procedure; subsequent applications; duration of effectiveness.

74-3285.
Same; designation of scholars; award of scholarships; apportionment procedure; subsequent applications; duration of effectiveness.
(a) In each academic year, to the extent that appropriations are available for the Kansas ethnic minority scholarship program and in accordance with the provisions of this act, the state board of regents may select for designation as a Kansas ethnic minority scholar and for the award of a Kansas ethnic minority scholarship any person who is qualified for such designation and award and shall renew the scholarship of each Kansas ethnic minority scholar who remains qualified for a scholarship.
(b) In selecting persons for designation as Kansas ethnic minority scholars, the state board of regents shall provide, insofar as possible and on the basis of a formulated procedure, for equitable apportionment of Kansas ethnic minority scholarships among the ethnic minority groups. The procedure formulated by the board of regents shall take into account: (1) The differences among applicants in level of financial need and availability of financial resources so that scholarships are targeted to those applicants having the greatest needs; (2) the proportion that the population of each ethnic minority group bears to the population of all ethnic minority groups in the state; and (3) the differences across ethnic minority groups in the proportion of members thereof who complete high school.
(c) An applicant who fails to be awarded a Kansas ethnic minority scholarship shall not be disqualified from applying therefor in a later academic year so long as all requirements for eligibility to apply for such award are met.
(d) The award or renewal of a Kansas ethnic minority scholarship shall be on an annual basis and shall be effective for one academic year unless otherwise terminated.
History: L. 1989, ch. 224, § 2; April 27.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-3286 Same; amount of scholarship; semester limitation; eligibility for other financial aid.

74-3286.
Same; amount of scholarship; semester limitation; eligibility for other financial aid.
(a) A Kansas ethnic minority scholarship shall provide for payment to a Kansas ethnic minority scholar of an amount in each academic year not to exceed an amount equal to 75% of the average amount of the total tuition and required fees of full-time, in-state students. A Kansas ethnic minority scholar may receive a Kansas ethnic minority scholarship for not more than eight semesters of undergraduate study or the equivalent thereof, except that a Kansas ethnic minority scholar may receive a Kansas ethnic minority scholarship for not more than an additional two semesters of study or the equivalent thereof when the requirements of the program in which the scholar is enrolled include the completion of a fifth year of study. The state board of regents shall determine the equivalent of a semester when any program period or all or part of the terms for which a Kansas ethnic minority scholar is awarded a Kansas ethnic minority scholarship are not semesters.
(b) A Kansas ethnic minority scholar who is also eligible to receive a Kansas comprehensive grant or a state scholarship may be awarded such grant or scholarship, or both, in addition to a Kansas ethnic minority scholarship. In no event shall the amount awarded to a Kansas ethnic minority scholar under a Kansas ethnic minority scholarship or the total of any amounts awarded thereunder and under a state scholarship or a Kansas comprehensive grant, or both, exceed an amount equal to the amount of the scholar's financial need for the period.
History:
L. 1989, ch. 224, § 3; L. 1998, ch. 165, § 8; L. 2000, ch. 143, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-3287 Same; administration; duties of state board of regents.

74-3287.
Same; administration; duties of state board of regents.
The state board of regents shall adopt rules and regulations for administration of the provisions of this act and shall:
(a) Publicize the Kansas ethnic minority scholarship program and the manner and method of qualifying for designation as a Kansas ethnic minority scholar and for the award of a Kansas ethnic minority scholarship;
(b) provide application forms;
(c) determine residence, as provided by law, of applicants for Kansas ethnic minority scholarships;
(d) establish a system for identifying and categorizing members of ethnic minority groups;
(e) determine eligibility of applicants for Kansas ethnic minority scholarships;
(f) determine the evidence deemed necessary to be submitted as proof of educational ability;
(g) designate Kansas ethnic minority scholars;
(h) notify each person who qualifies for designation as a Kansas ethnic minority scholar and for the award of a Kansas ethnic minority scholarship or who remains qualified as a Kansas ethnic minority scholar for the renewal of a Kansas ethnic minority scholarship;
(i) approve and award or renew Kansas ethnic minority scholarships;
(j) determine the equivalent of a semester for the purpose of awarding Kansas ethnic minority scholarships for any program period or term that is not a semester;
(k) define full time enrollment;
(l) provide for apportionment of Kansas ethnic minority scholarships if appropriations therefor are insufficient for payment in full to all Kansas ethnic minority scholars;
(m) request any eligible institution to furnish any information relating to and necessary for administration of this act;
(n) determine the average amount of tuition and fees required of full-time, in-state students for enrollment at the state educational institutions; and
(o) evaluate the Kansas ethnic minority scholarship program annually, and make a report thereon to the governor and legislature.
History:
L. 1989, ch. 224, § 4; L. 2000, ch. 143, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-3288 Same; duties and responsibilities of applicants.

74-3288.
Same; duties and responsibilities of applicants.
In accordance with the rules and regulations of the state board of regents, each person who desires to be designated as a Kansas ethnic minority scholar and to receive a Kansas ethnic minority scholarship shall:
(a) Complete and file an application for a Kansas ethnic minority scholarship;
(b) submit the evidence required as proof of educational ability; and
(c) report promptly any information requested relating to administration of this act.
History:
L. 1989, ch. 224, § 5; L. 2000, ch. 143, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-3289 Same; payment of scholarships; certification of enrollment; discontinued attendance of scholar.

74-3289.
Same; payment of scholarships; certification of enrollment; discontinued attendance of scholar.
(a) Kansas ethnic minority scholarships may be paid annually for two semesters or the equivalent thereof, and may be allocated equally between the semesters or the equivalent of semesters, or otherwise, as determined by the state board of regents. Kansas ethnic minority scholarships shall be paid at a time or times to be determined by the state board of regents upon certification by an eligible institution that a Kansas ethnic minority scholar is enrolled full time in an educational program. Payments of Kansas ethnic minority scholarships shall be made upon vouchers approved by the administrative officer of the state board of regents designated by the state board and upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports. Payments of Kansas ethnic minority scholarships may be made by the issuance of a single warrant to each eligible institution at which a Kansas ethnic minority scholar is enrolled for the total amount of Kansas ethnic minority scholarships for all Kansas ethnic minority 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 Kansas ethnic minority scholar enrolled at that institution by an amount specified by the board of regents for each such scholar.
(b) If a Kansas ethnic minority scholar discontinues attendance before the end of any semester or equivalent thereof, after an 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 a Kansas ethnic minority scholarship for the semester or equivalent thereof; or (2) if a Kansas ethnic minority scholar has received payments under any federal program of student assistance in the semester, 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 a Kansas ethnic minority scholarship for the semester or equivalent thereof.
(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 Kansas ethnic minority scholarship discontinued attendance fund, which is hereby created. All expenditures from the Kansas ethnic minority scholarship discontinued attendance fund shall be for Kansas ethnic minority scholarships.
History:
L. 1989, ch. 224, § 6; L. 2000, ch. 143, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-3291 Citation of act.

74-3291.
Citation of act.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the nursing service scholarship program.
History:
L. 1989, ch. 223, § 1; L. 2001, ch. 151, § 10; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-3292 Definitions.

74-3292. Definitions.
As used in this act:
(a) "Committee" means the nursing service scholarship review committee established under K.S.A. 74-3299, and amendments thereto.
(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) "Mental health or treatment facility" means:
(1) Any private treatment facility as such term is defined in K.S.A. 59-29b46, and amendments thereto;
(2) any public treatment facility as such term is defined in K.S.A. 59-29b46, and amendments thereto;
(3) any community mental health center organized pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 19-4001 through 19-4015, and amendments thereto, and licensed pursuant to K.S.A. 39-2001 et seq., and amendments thereto;
(4) any mental health clinic organized pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 65-211 through 65-215, and amendments thereto, and licensed pursuant to K.S.A. 39-2001 et seq., and amendments thereto;
(5) any psychiatric hospital, psychiatric residential treatment facility or residential care facility as such terms are defined in K.S.A. 39-2002, and amendments thereto;
(6) any hospital as defined in K.S.A. 65-425, and amendments thereto, provided: (A) The hospital has a psychiatric unit; and (B) the scholarship recipient is required to fulfill the nursing service scholarship's employment obligations as an employee in the psychiatric unit of the hospital; or
(7) Osawatomie state hospital, Rainbow mental health facility, Larned state hospital, Parsons state hospital and training center or the Kansas neurological institute.
(d) "Rural area" means any county of this state other than Douglas, Johnson, Sedgwick, Shawnee and Wyandotte counties.
(e) "School of nursing" means a school within the state of Kansas which is approved by the state board of nursing to grant an associate degree or a baccalaureate degree in professional nursing or a certificate of completion in practical nursing and is:
(1) Under the control and supervision of the state board of regents;
(2) a municipal university; or
(3) a not-for-profit independent institution of higher education that has its main campus or principal place of operation in Kansas, maintains open enrollment as such term is defined in K.S.A. 74-32,120, and amendments thereto, and is operated independently and not controlled or administered by the state or any agency or subdivision thereof.
(f) "Sponsor" means any adult care home licensed under the adult care home licensure act, any medical care facility licensed under K.S.A. 65-425 et seq., and amendments thereto, any home health agency licensed under K.S.A. 65-5101 et seq., and amendments thereto, any local health department as defined in K.S.A. 65-241, and amendments thereto, any mental health or treatment facility and any state agency which employs licensed practical nurses or licensed professional nurses.
History:
L. 1989, ch. 223, § 2; L. 1994, ch. 65, § 1; L. 2001, ch. 151, § 11; L. 2017, ch. 20, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-3295 Service obligation; repayment upon failure to satisfy, interest rate.

74-3295.
Service obligation; repayment upon failure to satisfy, interest rate.
(a) Except as provided in K.S.A. 74-3296, and amendments thereto, upon the failure of any person to satisfy the obligation under any agreement entered into pursuant to the nursing service scholarship 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 which was financed by the state of Kansas 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 and shall pay to the sponsor an amount equal to the total amount of money received by such person pursuant to such agreement which was financed by the sponsor 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 sponsor or if no such provisions exist in such agreements, 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 nursing service scholarship repayment fund in accordance with K.S.A. 74-3298, and amendments thereto.
(b) The state board of regents is authorized to turn any repayment account arising under the nursing service scholarship 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. 1989, ch. 223, § 5; L. 1992, ch. 87, § 3; L. 1993, ch. 184, § 4; L. 2001, ch. 151, § 14; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-3297 Sponsorship agreements; terms, conditions, obligations; rules and regulations; annual report.

74-3297. Sponsorship agreements; terms, conditions, obligations; rules and regulations; annual report.
(a) The state board of regents, after consultation with the committee, may adopt rules and regulations establishing minimum terms, conditions and obligations which shall be incorporated into the provisions of any agreement entered into between a sponsor and the recipient of a scholarship under the nursing service scholarship program. The terms, conditions and obligations shall be consistent with the provisions of law relating to the nursing service scholarship program. The terms, conditions and obligations so established shall include, but not be limited to, the terms of eligibility for financial assistance under the nursing service scholarship program, the amount of financial assistance to be offered, the length of employment with the sponsor required as a condition to the receipt of such financial assistance, the circumstances under which the employment obligation may be discharged or forgiven, the amount of money required to be repaid because of failure to satisfy the obligations under an agreement and the method of repayment and such other additional provisions as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of the nursing service scholarship program. The state board of regents, after consultation with the committee, shall adopt rules and regulations as necessary to administer the nursing service scholarship program.
(b) The state board of regents shall provide an annual written report on the nursing service scholarship program to the senate and house committees on education.
History:
L. 1989, ch. 223, § 7; L. 2001, ch. 151, § 16; L. 2017, ch. 20, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-3298 Nursing service scholarship program fund, creation, expenditures; repayment fund, creation, expenditures.

74-3298.
Nursing service scholarship program fund, creation, expenditures; repayment fund, creation, expenditures.
(a) There is hereby created in the state treasury the nursing service scholarship program fund. The executive officer shall remit all moneys received from sponsors, which are paid under K.S.A. 74-3294, 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 nursing service scholarship program fund. All expenditures from the nursing service scholarship program fund shall be for scholarships awarded under the nursing service scholarship program or refunds to sponsors 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) The nursing student scholarship discontinued attendance fund is hereby abolished. On the effective date of this act, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer all moneys remaining in the nursing student scholarship discontinued attendance fund to the nursing service scholarship program fund.
(c) 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. 74-3295, 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 nursing service scholarship repayment fund. All expenditures from the nursing service scholarship repayment fund shall be for scholarships awarded under the nursing 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. 1989, ch. 223, § 8; L. 1993, ch. 184, § 5; L. 2001, ch. 151, § 17; L. 2002, ch. 164, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-3299 Nursing service scholarship review committee; composition and appointment; terms; organization; powers and duties; meetings; expenses and allowances.

74-3299.
Nursing service scholarship review committee; composition and appointment; terms; organization; powers and duties; meetings; expenses and allowances.
(a) There is hereby created the nursing service scholarship review committee which shall consist of the following members appointed by the governor: One member representing Kansas hospitals; one member representing Kansas adult care homes; one member representing Kansas registered nurses; one member representing nursing education programs other than at a state educational institution; and the chief executive officer of a state educational institution which has a school of nursing.
(b) The members of the nursing service scholarship review committee appointed by the governor shall be appointed for three-year terms and shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. Upon the vacancy of a position appointed by the governor, the governor shall appoint a person of like qualifications to fill such position. If a vacancy occurs prior to the expiration of a term, the governor shall appoint a person of like qualifications to fill such position for the unexpired term.
(c) The nursing service scholarship review committee shall elect annually from among its members a chairperson. The committee shall meet on the call of the chairperson or upon the request of a majority of the members of the committee. A majority of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
(d) The nursing service scholarship review committee shall provide oversight of the nursing service scholarship program and shall be advisory to the executive officer and the state board of regents in the administration of such program. The committee shall exercise such other powers and duties as may be specified by law.
(e) The executive officer and other office staff of the state board of regents shall provide staff assistance to the nursing service scholarship review committee.
(f) The members of the nursing service scholarship review committee who are not state officers or employees and who are attending meetings of such committee, or attending a subcommittee meeting thereof authorized by such committee, shall be eligible for amounts provided in subsection (e) of K.S.A. 75-3223, and amendments thereto. Amounts paid under this subsection (f) shall be from appropriations to the state board of regents upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the executive officer or a person designated by the executive officer.
History:
L. 1989, ch. 223, § 9; L. 2001, ch. 151, § 18; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,100 Title and citation of act.

74-32,100.
Title and citation of act.
K.S.A. 74-32,100 through 74-32,107 and K.S.A. 74-32,107b, 74-32,107c and 74-32,107d, and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the teacher service scholarship program act.
History:
L. 1990, ch. 273, § 1; L. 2001, ch. 151, § 19; L. 2007, ch. 173, § 11; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,101 Definitions.

74-32,101.
Definitions.
As used in the teacher 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 been accepted for admission to or is enrolled in a course of instruction leading to licensure as a teacher in a hard-to-fill teaching discipline or in an underserved area; (B) is licensed as a teacher and is endorsed to teach in a field which is not a hard-to-fill teaching discipline or is not in an underserved area, but has been accepted for admission to, or is enrolled in, a course of instruction leading to endorsement in a hard-to-fill teaching discipline or in an underserved area; or (C) is licensed as a teacher and has been accepted for admission to, or is enrolled in, a course of instruction leading to a master's degree in the field of education as a teacher in a hard-to-fill teaching discipline or in an underserved area; and (3) has qualified for the award of a scholarship under the teacher service scholarship program on the basis of having demonstrated scholastic ability, or who has previously so qualified and remains qualified 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 enrolled.
(c) "Hard-to-fill teaching discipline" means a teaching discipline in which there is a critical shortage of teachers as determined and specified by the state board of education.
(d) "Underserved area" means a geographic area of the state in which there is a critical shortage of teachers as determined and specified by the state board of education.
History:
L. 1990, ch. 273, § 2; L. 1991, ch. 236, § 1; L. 2001, ch. 151, § 20; L. 2005, ch. 194, § 20; L. 2007, ch. 173, § 12; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,102 Establishment; award of scholarships; determination of student qualifications; amount and duration of awards.

74-32,102.
Establishment; award of scholarships; determination of student qualifications; amount and duration of awards.
(a) There is hereby established the teacher service scholarship program. A scholarship may be awarded under the teacher service scholarship 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. Scholastic ability shall be determined on the basis of any one or more of the following: (1) High ACT or SAT score; (2) rank in high school graduation class; (3) cumulative high school or college grade point average; or (4) any other indicator of scholastic ability which the state board of regents determines to be demonstrative of potential for successful completion of a course of instruction leading to licensure as a teacher. To the extent practicable and consistent with qualification factors, consideration shall be given to qualified students who are members of ethnic minority groups.
(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. For academic year 2007-2008, the amount awarded shall not exceed $2,500 each semester or its equivalent. For academic year 2008-2009 and each year thereafter, the maximum amount that may be awarded shall be increased by an amount equal to the percentage increase in the CPI (urban) during the preceding fiscal year as certified to the executive officer by the director of the budget on August 15 of each year.
(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. 1990, ch. 273, § 3; L. 1991, ch. 236, § 2; L. 2001, ch. 151, § 21; L. 2002, ch. 118, § 6; L. 2005, ch. 194, § 21; L. 2007, ch. 173, § 13; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 32 - State Board Of Regents › 74-32,103 Scholarship applicants; required information; precedent condition; agreement; obligations.

74-32,103.
Scholarship applicants; required information; precedent condition; agreement; obligations.
(a) An applicant for designation as a qualified student and for the award of a scholarship under the teacher 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 as specified in the agreement;
(2) obtain and maintain necessary licensure and endorsement as specified in the agreement;
(3) engage in teaching in Kansas in an underserved area or in a hard-to-fill teaching discipline and comply with such other terms and conditions as may be specified by such agreement;
(4) commence teaching on a full-time basis in Kansas in an accredited public or private elementary or secondary school in accordance with the agreement and continue teaching on a full-time basis for a period of not less than the length of the course of instruction for which the scholarship was awarded or commence teaching on a part-time basis in Kansas in an accredited public or private elementary or secondary school in accordance with the agreement and continue teaching on such a part-time basis for a period of time that is equivalent to full time, as determined by the state board of regents, multiplied by the length of the course of instruction for which the scholarship was awarded;
(5) commence teaching in Kansas on a full-time or part-time basis within six months after licensure and continue teaching for the period of time required by the agreement;
(6) maintain records and make reports to the executive officer as required by the executive officer to document the satisfaction of the obligations under this act and the agreement; and
(7) upon failure to satisfy an agreement to engage in teaching in an underserved area or in a hard-to-fill teaching discipline as specified in the agreement and for the required period of time under any such agreement, repay to the state amounts as provided in K.S.A. 74-32,104, and amendments thereto.
History:
L. 1990, ch. 273, § 4; L. 1991, ch. 236, § 3; L. 2001, ch. 151, § 22; L. 2005, ch. 69, § 24; L. 2007, ch. 173, § 14; July 1.