As used in K.S.A. 74-50,222, 74-50,223 and 79-32,267, and amendments thereto:
(a) "Institution of higher education" means a public or private nonprofit educational institution that meets the requirements of participation in programs under the higher education act of 1965, as amended, 34 C.F.R. § 600;(b) "rural opportunity zone" means a county with a population of 40,000 persons or less;(c) "secretary" means the secretary of commerce; and(d) "student loan" means a federal student loan program supported by the federal government and a nonfederal loan issued by a lender such as a bank, savings and loan or credit union to help students and parents pay school expenses for attendance at an institution of higher education.Amended by L. 2021, ch. 101,§ 11, eff. 5/27/2021.Amended by L. 2014, ch. 140,§ 19, eff. 7/1/2014.Amended by L. 2013, ch. 135,§ 9, eff. 6/20/2013.Added by L. 2011, ch. 22,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2011.