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SB 341

Providing requirements for agreements between a school district and a postsecondary educational institution for the provision of postsecondary courses taught in secondary schools.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas SB 341 mandates standardized contractual agreements between school districts and colleges for high school dual enrollment courses to ensure consistency and credit transferability.

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Bill Summary · SB 341

Legislative bill overview

SB 341 establishes formal requirements for agreements between Kansas school districts and postsecondary institutions (colleges/universities) when offering college-level courses within high schools. The bill sets standards for how these dual enrollment or concurrent enrollment programs must be structured, governed, and managed to ensure consistency and quality across the state.

Why is this important

Dual enrollment programs allow high school students to earn college credit while still in secondary school, potentially reducing college costs and time-to-degree. Without standardized agreement requirements, these programs can vary widely in quality, transferability of credits, and student protections, creating inequities across districts and confusion about credit recognition.

Potential points of contention

  • Institutional autonomy vs. standardization: Colleges and universities may resist state-mandated agreement requirements that limit their flexibility in setting program standards and admission criteria for high school students.
  • Implementation burden: School districts and postsecondary institutions could face administrative costs and complexity in establishing compliant agreements, particularly smaller or rural districts with fewer resources.
  • Credit transferability concerns: Disputes may arise over whether credits earned count equally toward degree programs, and whether the bill adequately addresses transfer between different postsecondary institutions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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