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HB2402

Senate Substitute for HB 2402 by Committee on Education - Requiring eligible boards of education to consider participation in the community eligibility provision, providing a financial hardship exception to such participation, requiring the state department of education to assist school districts seeking such participation, extending the application deadline for authorization to operate as a public innovative district from December 1 to May 1 and deeming such applications approved if not approved or denied within 45 days of submission.

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Establishes a blue ribbon commission on higher education in Kansas to study and recommend improvements.

The bill establishes a blue ribbon commission on higher education in Kansas. The commission's purpose is to study and make recommendations on long-term goals, governing structure, financing, cost savings, accessibility, affordability, strengths, weaknesses, enrollment strategies, and future streamlining of higher education. The commission consists of members appointed by various state officials and organizations, including the governor and the state board of regents. The commission must submit preliminary and final reports to the legislature by specified dates.

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Roll Call Votes

91 Yea

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33 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 12, 2025

9:00 AM

House Appropriations Hearing

History

Apr 9

House

House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Monday, March 30, 2026

Apr 9

House

House Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Mar 27

Senate

Senate Conference committee report now available