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KS SB437

KS SB437
Establishing the technical college funding task force to design and make recommendations for a pilot outcomes-based funding model for Kansas technical colleges.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning education; relating to technical colleges; establishing the technical college funding task force; requiring such task force to design and make recommendations for a pilot outcomes-based funding model for technical colleges.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a technical college funding task force composed of 15 members, including presidents of various technical colleges and appointees from legislative and commerce leadership, to design and recommend a pilot outcomes-based funding model for Kansas technical colleges. This model aims to align state investment with measurable results, focusing on academic success, workforce outcomes, and economic development, with specific metrics like credential attainment and job placement. The task force is required to submit a report to the legislature by January 31, 2028, detailing recommendations for implementing this pilot program, including proposed funding amounts, distribution methods, and alignment with state economic and workforce goals, potentially incorporating additional funding sources like enrollment-based grants.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Education (Senate)

Last Action

Senate Withdrawn from Committee on Ways and Means; Rereferred to Committee on Education (on 02/24/2026)

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