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HB2595: Substitute for HB 2595 by Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources - Enacting the attorney training program for rural Kansas act, providing stipends to law students who meet certain requirements and agree to practice law in rural areas and providing loan forgiveness to lawyers who meet certain requirements and practice law in rural areas.
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Plain-Language Summary
This bill aims to encourage law students to practice law in rural Kansas by offering stipends and loan forgiveness. It requires them to meet certain requirements and commit to practicing in rural areas.
Who This Affects
Rural Kansans will benefit from having more lawyers available to serve their communities, providing access to legal services that may not be readily available otherwise.
Key Provisions
• Provides stipends to law students who agree to practice law in rural Kansas and meet certain requirements
• Offers loan forgiveness to lawyers who meet certain requirements and practice law in rural areas
• Requires law students or lawyers to commit to practicing law in rural Kansas for a specified period
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Timeline
Introduced
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Last Action
House Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026
Apr 8, 2026
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