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KS HB2523
KS HB2523Authorizing technical colleges and community colleges to affiliate with Kansas universities or colleges, authorizing state educational institutions to affiliate with accredited independent institutions and providing procedures for such affiliations.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning higher education; authorizing affiliation among Kansas universities and colleges; authorizing technical colleges and community colleges to affiliate with Kansas universities; providing procedures for such affiliations; amending K.S.A. 71-201, 71-204, 71- 501, 71-617, 71-1802, 72-3810, 74-32,413 and 76-712 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 71-222 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 74-32,433.
AI Summary
This bill allows Kansas's technical colleges and community colleges to formally affiliate with Kansas universities or colleges, and also permits state educational institutions (like the University of Kansas and Kansas State University) and municipal universities (like Washburn University) to affiliate with accredited independent institutions, which are non-profit, Kansas-based, and nationally accredited private colleges. The bill outlines procedures for these affiliations, including how control and operations would be managed, how faculty and staff would be handled, and how existing contracts and legal matters would be affected. It also makes changes to existing laws regarding community college tax levies, transparency data, and the definition of eligible institutions for certain funding, ensuring that affiliated institutions are recognized.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Hearing: Monday, February 9, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 281-N (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2523/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2523_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2523_00_0000.pdf |
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