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Lawmakers may change Kansas law on revoked driver's licenses
Can't afford your traffic tickets but still need to drive? Kansas lawmakers consider help Jason Alatidd,  Topeka Capital-Journal  September 8, 2023   Kansas lawmakers are looking for ways to help low-income people avoid losing their driving privileges if they can't afford to pay a traffic ticket.
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Denials from Kansas Department for Children and Families Can Be Appealed
DENIED? If you received a denial notice from the Department for Children and Families, you can appeal. What should you appeal? You were denied benefits and:
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Benefits in Kansas
Are you eligible for food stamps, child care subsidy, health insurance from the government?  To apply for SNAP (Food Stamp) benefits, TANF (cash assistance), Child Care Subsidy, find the application here.  You do not need to be eligible for or want all these benefits. One application is considered for all these programs.
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History of the War on Poverty
  As you may know, Kansas Legal Services is part of the national legal aid movement that was born in the War on Poverty in the early 1960s.  KLS grew out of the movement that believed everyone deserved equal access to justice, without regard to their ability to pay for services. The National Legal Aid and Defender Association (NLADA) has a film about the history of civil legal aid in the United States on their website.
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Driver's License Issues in Kansas
Steps to Reinstating Your Driver's License and Addressing Suspensions The Kansas Legislature passed SB 127, which became effective on May 6, 2021, made some changes that can really help people who have a suspended driver's license.  Among the Changes from SB 127 People who have an expired license are not kept out of the Restricted Driver's License program because they have a driving while suspended conviction. 
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Resources for Guardians and Conservators
These resources are gathered to help guardians and conservators in doing their duties. The Kansas Judicial Council has a basic instructional program online to help guardians and conservators.
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Signed into Law: No Mandatory Jail Time for Driving on a Suspended or Revoked Driver's License
Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday, April 18, signed a bill removing mandatory jail time for driving with a license suspended or revoked for failing to appear in court on a traffic ticket or failing to pay a traffic fine.
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Thousands of Kansans can get legally back on the road if they know this information
SB 127 addresses some of the issues Kansans are facing with suspended driver’s licenses. In 2021, Governor Laura Kelly put into law legislation that seeks to address the issue of suspended driver’s licenses and make it easier for Kansans to resolve this issue. “I’m excited. I’m excited for the thousands of Kansans it will help drive legally,” said Wichita Democrat Sen. Oletha Faust-Goudeau. “During this time, so many people are struggling. They need to get to work to take care of their families. This is an exciting day.”
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Wichita Driver's License Reinstatement Clinic - Huge Success May 7
Free clinic helps suspended drivers get back on the road KAKE Wichita reported this story    Pilar Pedraza May 7, 2025 Updated May 7, 2025 "It's very difficult if you don't understand the legal terms, or if you don't have money," said Debi Tolbert (pictured).
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Guardianship & ConservatorshipDriver's LicensePublic BenefitsClear All Filters
Lawmakers may change Kansas law on revoked driver's licenses
Can't afford your traffic tickets but still need to drive? Kansas lawmakers consider help Jason Alatidd,  Topeka Capital-Journal  September 8, 2023   Kansas lawmakers are looking for ways to help low-income people avoid losing their driving privileges if they can't afford to pay a traffic ticket.
Driver's License
Denials from Kansas Department for Children and Families Can Be Appealed
DENIED? If you received a denial notice from the Department for Children and Families, you can appeal. What should you appeal? You were denied benefits and:
Public Benefits
Benefits in Kansas
Are you eligible for food stamps, child care subsidy, health insurance from the government?  To apply for SNAP (Food Stamp) benefits, TANF (cash assistance), Child Care Subsidy, find the application here.  You do not need to be eligible for or want all these benefits. One application is considered for all these programs.
Public Benefits
History of the War on Poverty
  As you may know, Kansas Legal Services is part of the national legal aid movement that was born in the War on Poverty in the early 1960s.  KLS grew out of the movement that believed everyone deserved equal access to justice, without regard to their ability to pay for services. The National Legal Aid and Defender Association (NLADA) has a film about the history of civil legal aid in the United States on their website.
Public Benefits
Driver's License Issues in Kansas
Steps to Reinstating Your Driver's License and Addressing Suspensions The Kansas Legislature passed SB 127, which became effective on May 6, 2021, made some changes that can really help people who have a suspended driver's license.  Among the Changes from SB 127 People who have an expired license are not kept out of the Restricted Driver's License program because they have a driving while suspended conviction. 
Driver's License
Resources for Guardians and Conservators
These resources are gathered to help guardians and conservators in doing their duties. The Kansas Judicial Council has a basic instructional program online to help guardians and conservators.
Guardianship & Conservatorship
Signed into Law: No Mandatory Jail Time for Driving on a Suspended or Revoked Driver's License
Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday, April 18, signed a bill removing mandatory jail time for driving with a license suspended or revoked for failing to appear in court on a traffic ticket or failing to pay a traffic fine.
Driver's License
Thousands of Kansans can get legally back on the road if they know this information
SB 127 addresses some of the issues Kansans are facing with suspended driver’s licenses. In 2021, Governor Laura Kelly put into law legislation that seeks to address the issue of suspended driver’s licenses and make it easier for Kansans to resolve this issue. “I’m excited. I’m excited for the thousands of Kansans it will help drive legally,” said Wichita Democrat Sen. Oletha Faust-Goudeau. “During this time, so many people are struggling. They need to get to work to take care of their families. This is an exciting day.”
Driver's License
Wichita Driver's License Reinstatement Clinic - Huge Success May 7
Free clinic helps suspended drivers get back on the road KAKE Wichita reported this story    Pilar Pedraza May 7, 2025 Updated May 7, 2025 "It's very difficult if you don't understand the legal terms, or if you don't have money," said Debi Tolbert (pictured).
Driver's License
Instructions for Termination of Guardianship
Termination of Guardianship
Guardianship & Conservatorship
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