SB298

Authorizing technical colleges and community colleges to affiliate with universities.

Introduced·3/18/25
Introduced Text

Kansas SB298 authorizes technical and community colleges to affiliate with universities.

Kansas SB298 allows technical and community colleges to affiliate with universities, transferring powers and duties to the affiliating institution. Affiliated colleges can change their official designation and continue to be eligible for funding. The bill outlines provisions for tax levies, tuition, fees, and the operation of affiliated colleges. It also details the roles of industry advisory boards and the handling of bonded indebtedness and personnel matters. The bill amends and repeals certain sections of Kansas Statutes Annotated to reflect these changes.

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Ways and Means Committee
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History

Mar 19, 2025

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

Mar 18, 2025

Senate

Senate Introduced