# Sept 24, 2026 Special Board Meeting

The Kansas Board of Regents held a special virtual meeting on September 24, 2026, to discuss proposed amendments to board policy concerning private equity and financial arrangements related to university athletics. The board reviewed draft language aimed at prohibiting state universities and affiliated corporations from engaging in private equity or profit-sharing agreements without prior board approval, in response to financial pressures from athlete compensation and evolving legal rulings. University representatives expressed concerns that the draft policy language was overly broad, potentially impacting unrelated research foundations, media rights contracts, and other routine agreements, which could hinder operational flexibility and competitiveness. The board agreed to seek further input from institutions to refine the policy, aiming for a simpler, clearer approach that balances governance oversight with institutional autonomy. A follow-up meeting was scheduled for early October to consider revised language based on feedback from university legal counsel and administrators.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Professional Services
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** September 25, 2026

### Sources
- [Sept 24, 2026 Special Board Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KRWgpx_jv4) - KBOR Kansas