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9 | Page January 3 1 I ssue%u2022 The school-aged child (7-17 years old) lives in a household where someone has received Food Assistance (SNAP) or TANF Cash Assistance at any point since July 2024.Children in the custody of the DCF Secretary and enrolled in a Kansas school are eligible for SUN Bucks. Relatives, non-related kin, and foster homes will need to submit a SUN Bucks application for children in their care after April 1, 2025, to ensure the benefit is issued to the correct address. For any applications submitted after April 1, SUN Bucks benefits will be issued once the child has been determined eligible.In 2024, the SUN Bucks program provided more than $15 million in benefits to 127,202 Kansas children. Learn more about SUN Bucks at SUNBucks.dcf.ks.gov.Kansas Association of Airports and Kansas Commission on Aerospace Education Join Forces for 2025 Aviation Day at the Capitol(1.17.2025) The Kansas Association of Airports (KAA) is excited to announce a strategic partnership with the Kansas Commission on Aerospace Education (KCAE) to co-sponsor the highly anticipated Aviation Day at the Capitol event, scheduled for March 3, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas.Aviation Day at the Capitol has been a cornerstone event for the Kansas aviation community,showcasing the state%u2019s thriving aerospace industry, fostering collaboration, and promoting theimportance of aviation in Kansas. This partnership represents a significant step in enhancing theevent%u2019s reach and impact.Through this partnership:%u2022 KAA will oversee event services, including set-up, catering, and coordination with exhibitors, ensuring a seamless and professional experience for attendees.%u2022 KCAE will handle initial outreach to exhibitors and sponsors and provide the seed and deposit funds necessary to organize the event.%u2022 Funds raised through the event will directly benefit aviation initiatives in Kansas, including: o Supporting KCAE%u2019s Air Tour Sponsor Location Funds (25%): Enhancing the reach and impact of the annual Fly Kansas Air Tour.o Expanding KCAE scholarships for KAA events (5%): Providing more opportunities forlearners to engage in the aviation industry.o Contributing to KAA%u2019s general fund (45%): Supporting the ongoing operations and initiatives of KAA. Supporting KCAE%u2019s general operating fund (25%): Ensuring the sustainability ofKCAE%u2019s programs.%u201cThis partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing aviation in Kansas,%u201d said Scott Wagner, President of KAA. %u201cWe are honored to join forces with KCAE to ensure the success of Aviation Day at the Capitol and to drive meaningful initiatives that support the industry.%u201d%u201cAs a long-time member of the Kansas Commission on Aerospace Education, I%u2019ve seen firsthand the incredible impact events like Aviation Day at the Capitol have on fostering collaboration andadvancing the aviation industry in Kansas. This partnership with the Kansas Association of Airports is