The bill requires postsecondary educational institutions in Kansas to regularly review and update their accreditation policies, ensuring they align with agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education by December 31, 2025. It prohibits accrediting agencies from forcing institutions to violate state law, and any adverse actions taken against institutions for compliance with state law will be deemed violations. Institutions affected by such violations can pursue civil actions against accrediting agencies and must inform the legislature of any violations within 30 days. The bill also amends existing statutes to broaden the definitions of educational institutions and the criteria for state grants, removing specific accrediting agency references to allow for a wider range of accreditation options.

In addition to the education-related provisions, the bill revises various definitions and provisions related to sales tax in Kansas, enhancing clarity and consistency. New definitions for terms such as "over-the-counter drug," "ancillary services," and "telecommunications service" are introduced, while existing definitions are refined. The bill specifies that the "sales or selling price" includes certain considerations from third parties related to price reductions and outlines exclusions from the sales price. Furthermore, it repeals several existing statutes, indicating a significant update to the legal framework governing sales tax, and is set to take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As Amended by House Committee: 74-3201b, 8-1, 13-13a46, 58-3046a, 74-32, 79-3602
Enrolled: 74-3201b, 8-1, 13-13a46, 58-3046a, 74-32, 79-3602