Advocating for higher education in Kansas follows the strategic planning the higher education system has done alongside each institution. In June 2020, the Kansas Board of Regents voted to adopt a new strategic plan for the state's public higher education system, Building a Future. This new plan seeks to help the system better serve Kansas families, Kansas businesses and the state's economic prosperity. Additionally, each of the state universities have a strategic plan which guides decision-making and investment at these institutions - click here to access more information about this strategic planning.
FY 2026 BUDGET REQUEST
The Kansas Higher Education Coordination Act (K.S.A. 74-3202c(b)(2)) requires the Board of Regents to develop and present a unified request for state funding of postsecondary education. The Board’s FY 2026 budget proposal is focused on improving affordability for Kansas students and promoting economic prosperity for the state. The enhancements in the proposal will also target expansion of institutions’ capacity to meet the needs of Kansas employers.
Contact Your Legislator
The Kansas Legislature consists of a 125-member House of Representatives and a 40-member Senate. Representatives are elected for a two-year term and Senators are elected for a four-year term. The Legislature convenes on the second Monday in January for an annual session and adjourns anywhere from early May to late June. The website of the Kansas Legislature provides information needed to track the status and content of a bill, read supplementary reports and publications, find out what is happening in the chambers or committees, contact Senators and Representatives, look at current statutes, and more.