TEA Meeting May28th, 2026

The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) Technical Education Authority (TEA) meeting held on May 28, 2026, focused extensively on funding allocations, budget appropriations, and program reviews related to technical and community colleges in Kansas. Key procurement-related discussions included the review and approval of technical college operating grant objectives for fiscal year 2026, with detailed presentations on capital improvements such as new building constructions, lab renovations, and IT infrastructure upgrades across various technical colleges. The TEA also addressed the fiscal year 2026 appropriation shortfall for Excel and Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, approving a $6.2 million addition to make institutions whole for prior year enrollments, and discussed the fiscal year 2027 unified budget request with a focus on funding caps and the challenges of proration due to legislative changes affecting eligibility for funding of ninth and tenth graders. The meeting included motions and votes to approve consent agenda items, funding distributions, and program review processes, emphasizing equitable proration methodologies for Excel and CTE funding shortfalls. Additionally, the TEA considered strategies for reviewing low-enrollment technical programs to ensure accountability and alignment with labor market demands. The meeting concluded with scheduling and leadership nominations for the upcoming year. Overall, the meeting highlighted ongoing efforts to manage budget constraints while supporting technical education infrastructure and student success initiatives in Kansas.