The bill establishes that tenure for faculty members at postsecondary educational institutions in Kansas is discretionary and conditional, meaning it does not create any entitlement, right, or property interest in ongoing or future employment. It explicitly states that the board of regents and institutions cannot define or recognize tenure as such an entitlement. Furthermore, any existing tenure awards will not be considered as creating an entitlement, and the benefits associated with tenure can be revoked or modified at any time by the awarding institution or the state board of regents.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definitions of key terms such as "faculty," "institution," "state board of regents," and "tenure." It emphasizes that while tenure may confer certain benefits, these are contingent upon continued meritorious performance and do not infringe upon any constitutionally protected rights of faculty members. The act will take effect upon its publication in the Kansas register.