Note: please note that this issue brief should (a) link back to the issue overview on this topic, (b) be focused either the local, state, national, or global level, and (c) be neutrally presented, based on facts, and include footnotes for each of the items.  See the Research Guide and Information Sources to assist you. 

Goal Statement

• Link here to the Access to Higher Education for Non-Traditional Students overview page for the goal statement related to this issue brief 

Scope of the Problem  factual statements on the extent of the problem in the past, current, or future

• I would then highlight key facts on the number of non-traditional students in the state of Kansas.

Past Policy  key legislation and milestones including significant policy and funding shifts, major studies, etc.

• I would then highlight key past policies at the state level in Kansas.  

Current Policy  summary of current policies in the form of legislation, programs, and funding

• Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS) child care subsidy guidelines.  You should provide a brief summary of these guidelines.

• What other Kansas state policies can you highlight here?  

• Kansas Map of the access to community colleges and state universities

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Policy Options   

• Link here to the Access to Higher Education for Non-Traditional Students overview page for the policy options and/or model programs related to this issue brief 

Key Organizations/Individuals   contacts for public and private organizations and key individuals

• List the state level higher education associations here.

• List the state level government agencies: executive and legislative. 

Glossary of Terms

• Link here to the Access to Higher Education for Non-Traditional Students overview page for the glossary of terms related to this issue brief 

Bibliography   web sites, reports, articles, and other reference material