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KS HB2402

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Appropriations

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a 17-member Blue Ribbon Commission on Higher Education to study and make recommendations on Kansas higher education, with members appointed by legislative leaders, the governor, Board of Regents, and education associations

  • Commission must examine long-term goals, governing structure, financing, consolidation options, accessibility, affordability, enrollment strategies, and "right-sizing" of state universities, community colleges, and technical colleges

  • Requires a preliminary report to the legislature by January 1, 2026, and a final report by January 1, 2027, with member terms expiring January 1, 2027

  • Commission requires 9 members for a quorum and may meet anywhere in Kansas; members receive expenses, mileage, and subsistence paid by the Board of Regents

  • Staff support provided by the Board of Regents, Office of Revisor of Statutes, Legislative Research Department, and Division of Legislative Administrative Services

Legislative Description

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.

Last Action

Senate Referred to Committee on Education

3/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Education3/19/2025
Appropriations3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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