The bill amends current laws regarding postsecondary education by establishing requirements for agreements between postsecondary educational institutions and school districts for providing postsecondary courses in secondary schools. It allows these institutions to enter into agreements that adhere to the state board of regents' policies, requiring them to directly purchase instructional materials, pay standard amounts for teaching services, and stipulating that any site coordinator from the school district will be considered a contractor. Additionally, the bill prohibits any financial compensation beyond these specified payments for services provided during the normal school day.

Furthermore, the bill authorizes the chief executive officer of the state board of regents to negotiate and settle repayment obligations related to certain state financial aid programs. It also establishes that individuals with repayment obligations will be ineligible for additional financial aid under these programs. The bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-32,313 and introduces new provisions regarding the recovery of costs associated with collection from individuals with repayment obligations. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 74-32
As Amended by Senate Committee: 72-3222, 74-32