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KS HB2402
Creating the blue ribbon commission on higher education to study and set long-term goals for higher education in the state of Kansas and requiring the submission of reports to the legislature.
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Introduced
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
In Committee
03/19/2025
03/19/2025
Crossed Over
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning education; creating the blue ribbon commission on higher education; establishing the membership and purpose of the commission; requiring the submission of preliminary and final reports to the legislature on the commission's findings and recommendations.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Blue Ribbon Commission on Higher Education in Kansas, comprised of 17 diverse members representing various educational institutions, legislative parties, student perspectives, and public interests. The commission's primary purpose is to conduct a comprehensive study of higher education in Kansas, with specific focus areas including long-term goals and priorities, governing structures, financing, accessibility, affordability, institutional strengths and weaknesses, enrollment strategies, and potential system streamlining. Members will be appointed by key legislative leaders, the governor, and educational associations, with terms expiring on January 1, 2027. The commission is required to submit a preliminary report by January 1, 2026, and a final report by January 1, 2027, detailing their findings and recommendations to the state legislature. Commission members will receive expense reimbursement and can meet at any time and location within the state, with a quorum of 9 members needed to make decisions. The commission will receive administrative support from the state board of regents, legislative research department, and other state administrative services, with the ultimate goal of improving and strategically planning the future of higher education in Kansas.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Appropriations (H)
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Education (on 03/19/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2402/ |
| Analysis - Supplemental Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2402_00_0000.pdf |
| House Committee on Appropriations Report | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2025_hb2402_h_1912.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2402_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2402_00_0000.pdf |
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