KS SB293

State educational institutions (KU, K-State, Wichita State, Emporia State, Pittsburg State, Fort Hays State) and municipal universities may enter affiliation agreements with technical colleges or community colleges upon approval by the Board of Regents and a majority vote of the college's governing body

Upon affiliation, the technical or community college's governing body becomes an industry advisory board to the university president/chancellor, while community college boards of trustees retain local taxing authority under K.S.A. 71-204

Students admitted to affiliated technical or community colleges for career technical education programs (associate of applied science degrees or certificate programs) are exempt from the university's qualified admission requirements under K.S.A. 76-717

Affiliated colleges continue to receive the same state funding they would qualify for as standalone technical or community colleges, with amounts calculated using existing formulas

Existing contracts, agreements, and legal proceedings in effect on July 1, 2025 are preserved, and personnel necessary for operations may transfer to the affiliating university with uninterrupted employment status