UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): May 5, 2009

H&R BLOCK, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Missouri (State of Incorporation) 1-6089 (Commission File Number) 44-0607856 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

One H&R Block Way, Kansas City, MO 64105

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(816) 854-3000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

(a) On May 5, 2009, the Board of Directors of H&R Block, Inc. (the “Company”) approved amendments to Sections 4(b) and 20 of the Company’s bylaws to (i) clarify the Company’s advance notice requirements for director nominations by shareholders, and (ii) require shareholders submitting proposals or director nominations to disclose synthetic or temporary stock ownership positions through hedging, swap arrangements, short positions or similar arrangements.

The foregoing description of the amendments to the Company’s bylaws is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the amended bylaws, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 3.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Description
3.1	Amended and Restated Bylaws of H&R Block, Inc.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

H&R BLOCK, INC.

Date:	May 6, 2009	By:/s/ Bret G. Wilson
			Bret G. Wilson
			Vice President and Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit 3.1 Amended and Restated Bylaws of H&R Block, Inc.