diff --git a/python/pyproject.toml b/python/pyproject.toml
index b406b3fc9226..fbd1eca326bd 100644
--- a/python/pyproject.toml
+++ b/python/pyproject.toml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 [tool.poetry]
 name = "semantic-kernel"
-version = "1.2.0"
+version = "1.3.0"
 description = "Semantic Kernel Python SDK"
 authors = ["Microsoft <SK-Support@microsoft.com>"]
 readme = "pip/README.md"
diff --git a/python/samples/concepts/agents/README.md b/python/samples/concepts/agents/README.md
index 46a69a539633..b723dd4f8642 100644
--- a/python/samples/concepts/agents/README.md
+++ b/python/samples/concepts/agents/README.md
@@ -1,30 +1,31 @@
 # Semantic Kernel Agents - Getting Started
 
-This project contains a step by step guide to get started with  _Semantic Kernel Agents_ in Python.
-
+This project contains a step by step guide to get started with _Semantic Kernel Agents_ in Python.
 
 #### PyPI:
-- For the use of agents, the minimum allowed Semantic Kernel pypi version is 1.3 # TODO Update
+
+- For the use of agents, the minimum allowed Semantic Kernel pypi version is 1.3.0.
 
 #### Source
+
 - [Semantic Kernel Agent Framework](../../../semantic_kernel/agents/)
 
 ## Examples
 
 The getting started with agents examples include:
 
-Example|Description
----|---
-[step1_agent](../agents/step1_agent.py)|How to create and use an agent.
-[step2_plugins](../agents/step2_plugins.py)|How to associate plugins with an agent.
+| Example                                     | Description                             |
+| ------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- |
+| [step1_agent](../agents/step1_agent.py)     | How to create and use an agent.         |
+| [step2_plugins](../agents/step2_plugins.py) | How to associate plugins with an agent. |
 
 ## Configuring the Kernel
 
-Similar to the Semantic Kernel Python concept samples, it is necessary to configure the secrets 
-and keys used by the kernel. See the follow "Configuring the Kernel" [guide](../README.md#configuring-the-kernel) for 
+Similar to the Semantic Kernel Python concept samples, it is necessary to configure the secrets
+and keys used by the kernel. See the follow "Configuring the Kernel" [guide](../README.md#configuring-the-kernel) for
 more information.
 
 ## Running Concept Samples
 
-Concept samples can be run in an IDE or via the command line. After setting up the required api key 
-for your AI connector, the samples run without any extra command line arguments.
\ No newline at end of file
+Concept samples can be run in an IDE or via the command line. After setting up the required api key
+for your AI connector, the samples run without any extra command line arguments.
diff --git a/python/samples/getting_started/00-getting-started.ipynb b/python/samples/getting_started/00-getting-started.ipynb
index dcb64ffde402..595e0fef6e6b 100644
--- a/python/samples/getting_started/00-getting-started.ipynb
+++ b/python/samples/getting_started/00-getting-started.ipynb
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
    "outputs": [],
    "source": [
     "# Note: if using a Poetry virtual environment, do not run this cell\n",
-    "%pip install semantic-kernel==1.2.0"
+    "%pip install semantic-kernel==1.3.0"
    ]
   },
   {
diff --git a/python/samples/getting_started/01-basic-loading-the-kernel.ipynb b/python/samples/getting_started/01-basic-loading-the-kernel.ipynb
index 9591b386d510..ad672d181268 100644
--- a/python/samples/getting_started/01-basic-loading-the-kernel.ipynb
+++ b/python/samples/getting_started/01-basic-loading-the-kernel.ipynb
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
    "outputs": [],
    "source": [
     "# Note: if using a Poetry virtual environment, do not run this cell\n",
-    "%pip install semantic-kernel==1.2.0"
+    "%pip install semantic-kernel==1.3.0"
    ]
   },
   {
diff --git a/python/samples/getting_started/02-running-prompts-from-file.ipynb b/python/samples/getting_started/02-running-prompts-from-file.ipynb
index c37757589088..dc6c90095c85 100644
--- a/python/samples/getting_started/02-running-prompts-from-file.ipynb
+++ b/python/samples/getting_started/02-running-prompts-from-file.ipynb
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@
    "outputs": [],
    "source": [
     "# Note: if using a Poetry virtual environment, do not run this cell\n",
-    "%pip install semantic-kernel==1.2.0"
+    "%pip install semantic-kernel==1.3.0"
    ]
   },
   {
diff --git a/python/samples/getting_started/03-prompt-function-inline.ipynb b/python/samples/getting_started/03-prompt-function-inline.ipynb
index 96fe85702122..fbed7a9d75a0 100644
--- a/python/samples/getting_started/03-prompt-function-inline.ipynb
+++ b/python/samples/getting_started/03-prompt-function-inline.ipynb
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@
    "outputs": [],
    "source": [
     "# Note: if using a Poetry virtual environment, do not run this cell\n",
-    "%pip install semantic-kernel==1.2.0"
+    "%pip install semantic-kernel==1.3.0"
    ]
   },
   {
diff --git a/python/samples/getting_started/04-kernel-arguments-chat.ipynb b/python/samples/getting_started/04-kernel-arguments-chat.ipynb
index fe89b5ab589a..ac87b4def822 100644
--- a/python/samples/getting_started/04-kernel-arguments-chat.ipynb
+++ b/python/samples/getting_started/04-kernel-arguments-chat.ipynb
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
    "outputs": [],
    "source": [
     "# Note: if using a Poetry virtual environment, do not run this cell\n",
-    "%pip install semantic-kernel==1.2.0"
+    "%pip install semantic-kernel==1.3.0"
    ]
   },
   {
diff --git a/python/samples/getting_started/05-using-the-planner.ipynb b/python/samples/getting_started/05-using-the-planner.ipynb
index fedb66a850e9..d6a6caa3f407 100644
--- a/python/samples/getting_started/05-using-the-planner.ipynb
+++ b/python/samples/getting_started/05-using-the-planner.ipynb
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@
    "outputs": [],
    "source": [
     "# Note: if using a Poetry virtual environment, do not run this cell\n",
-    "%pip install semantic-kernel==1.2.0"
+    "%pip install semantic-kernel==1.3.0"
    ]
   },
   {
diff --git a/python/samples/getting_started/06-memory-and-embeddings.ipynb b/python/samples/getting_started/06-memory-and-embeddings.ipynb
index 6451a2b5c65a..ea736d178a0e 100644
--- a/python/samples/getting_started/06-memory-and-embeddings.ipynb
+++ b/python/samples/getting_started/06-memory-and-embeddings.ipynb
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@
    "outputs": [],
    "source": [
     "# Note: if using a Poetry virtual environment, do not run this cell\n",
-    "%pip install semantic-kernel==1.2.0\n",
+    "%pip install semantic-kernel==1.3.0\n",
     "%pip install azure-core==1.30.1\n",
     "%pip install azure-search-documents==11.6.0b4"
    ]
diff --git a/python/samples/getting_started/07-hugging-face-for-plugins.ipynb b/python/samples/getting_started/07-hugging-face-for-plugins.ipynb
index 4e79855842b7..27248b795041 100644
--- a/python/samples/getting_started/07-hugging-face-for-plugins.ipynb
+++ b/python/samples/getting_started/07-hugging-face-for-plugins.ipynb
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
    "outputs": [],
    "source": [
     "# Note: if using a Poetry virtual environment, do not run this cell\n",
-    "%pip install semantic-kernel[hugging_face]==1.2.0"
+    "%pip install semantic-kernel[hugging_face]==1.3.0"
    ]
   },
   {
diff --git a/python/samples/getting_started/08-native-function-inline.ipynb b/python/samples/getting_started/08-native-function-inline.ipynb
index 4dc813b735b8..4bdfacce7cc6 100644
--- a/python/samples/getting_started/08-native-function-inline.ipynb
+++ b/python/samples/getting_started/08-native-function-inline.ipynb
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@
    "outputs": [],
    "source": [
     "# Note: if using a Poetry virtual environment, do not run this cell\n",
-    "%pip install semantic-kernel==1.2.0"
+    "%pip install semantic-kernel==1.3.0"
    ]
   },
   {
diff --git a/python/samples/getting_started/09-groundedness-checking.ipynb b/python/samples/getting_started/09-groundedness-checking.ipynb
index aeb44b803399..412f69a20bdd 100644
--- a/python/samples/getting_started/09-groundedness-checking.ipynb
+++ b/python/samples/getting_started/09-groundedness-checking.ipynb
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@
    "outputs": [],
    "source": [
     "# Note: if using a Poetry virtual environment, do not run this cell\n",
-    "%pip install semantic-kernel==1.2.0"
+    "%pip install semantic-kernel==1.3.0"
    ]
   },
   {
diff --git a/python/samples/getting_started/10-multiple-results-per-prompt.ipynb b/python/samples/getting_started/10-multiple-results-per-prompt.ipynb
index 9899bd16c152..3452af397183 100644
--- a/python/samples/getting_started/10-multiple-results-per-prompt.ipynb
+++ b/python/samples/getting_started/10-multiple-results-per-prompt.ipynb
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
    "outputs": [],
    "source": [
     "# Note: if using a Poetry virtual environment, do not run this cell\n",
-    "%pip install semantic-kernel==1.2.0"
+    "%pip install semantic-kernel==1.3.0"
    ]
   },
   {
diff --git a/python/samples/getting_started/11-streaming-completions.ipynb b/python/samples/getting_started/11-streaming-completions.ipynb
index b654f2307ab9..f1d15491b88f 100644
--- a/python/samples/getting_started/11-streaming-completions.ipynb
+++ b/python/samples/getting_started/11-streaming-completions.ipynb
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
    "outputs": [],
    "source": [
     "# Note: if using a Poetry virtual environment, do not run this cell\n",
-    "%pip install semantic-kernel==1.2.0"
+    "%pip install semantic-kernel==1.3.0"
    ]
   },
   {
diff --git a/python/samples/getting_started/third_party/weaviate-persistent-memory.ipynb b/python/samples/getting_started/third_party/weaviate-persistent-memory.ipynb
index 4244297fdf2c..d453f10c39b3 100644
--- a/python/samples/getting_started/third_party/weaviate-persistent-memory.ipynb
+++ b/python/samples/getting_started/third_party/weaviate-persistent-memory.ipynb
@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@
    "metadata": {},
    "outputs": [],
    "source": [
-    "%pip install semantic-kernel[weaviate]==1.2.0"
+    "%pip install semantic-kernel[weaviate]==1.3.0"
    ]
   },
   {