The bill mandates that postsecondary educational institutions in Kansas must regularly review and update their accreditation policies, requiring them to identify accrediting 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 a violation. Institutions affected by such violations can pursue civil actions against the accrediting agencies and must inform the legislature of any violations within 30 days. The bill also amends existing statutes to align with these requirements, removing specific references to accrediting agencies and instead requiring broader recognition by the U.S. Department of Education.

Additionally, the bill updates various definitions related to the Kansas comprehensive grant program and the Kansas retailers' sales tax act, clarifying terms such as "Kansas educational institution" and "open enrollment." It streamlines language and removes outdated references, ensuring that institutions are recognized based on broader accreditation standards. In the context of sales tax, the bill clarifies definitions related to sales transactions and delivery charges, specifying that starting July 1, 2023, delivery charges not separately stated on invoices will be included in the sales price. The bill also repeals certain statutes and introduces definitions for various products and services, aiming to modernize and clarify existing laws in education and taxation.

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