Senate Bill 155

In January 2012, Governor Brownback announced a bold and innovative plan to enhance career technical education in Kansas and better prepare high school students for college and careers. The legislatures responded with Senate Bill 155 which provides new state dollars to pay college tuition for high school students earning college credits in technical courses and at the same time, earn an industry credential valued by employers. The free college tuition applies to any and all technical courses in approved programs at public community and technical colleges.

Senate Bill 155 Documents
The following documents are essential in understanding and utilizing the Senate Bill 155 initiative in
​your schools. Click on the title to access information.

2014-2015 Credential Incentive List
2014-2015 Credential Incentive Report User's Guide
2015 Credential Incentive Report
2016 SB 155 Qualifying Credentials List
Credential Incentive Report Upload File Specifications
Credential Incentive Reporting Webinar
Credential Incentive Upload Template
Credential List Determination Process
Kansas Secondary Student Credential List
Resource Document

SB 155 Benefits
There are several parts to Senate Bill 155. The four financial aspects of Senate Bill 155 are:
  • Tuition reimbursement for high school students enrolled in college-level CTE courses,
  • Incentivizing high school students graduating with an industry-recognized certifications that lead directly to high-demand occupations in Kansas through a Certification incentive program,
  • Transportation reimbursement to school districts transporting high school students off-campus to complete college-level CTE coursework
  • CTE Marketing campaign to promote the positive impact of CTE on education and the workforce

For more information, please visit the Kansas Department of Education or the Kansas Board of Regents.
1301 East 27th Terrace
Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
​(620)232-5644
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