State • Kansas

SB 298: Authorizing technical colleges and community colleges to affiliate with universities.

Committee on Ways and MeansIn Committee

SB 298 status: In Committee — Died in Committee (updated Apr 10, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

Authorizing technical colleges and community colleges to affiliate with universities.. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Economy

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Could improve workforce development alignment.
  • Resource sharing may lower operational costs.

Risks

  • Potential for administrative disruption.
  • Uncertain financial implications for local taxing districts.

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • May streamline transfer pathways for students.
  • Increased access to university-level resources.

Risks

  • Risk of losing local community-focused governance.
  • Possible reduction in institutional autonomy.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
2

Committee

Current

Died in Committee

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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
5

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