Certificate of approval required prior to awarding a degree, certificate or diploma; contracts unenforceable, when

74-32,167. Certificate of approval required prior to awarding a degree, certificate or diploma; contracts unenforceable, when. (a) No institution shall establish a physical presence within Kansas without obtaining a certificate of approval from the state board as provided in this act. No institution shall confer or award any degree, certificate or diploma, whether academic or honorary, unless such institution has been approved for such purpose by the state board. (b) Any contract entered into by or on behalf of any owner, employee or representative of an institution that is subject to the provisions of this act but has not obtained a certificate of approval, shall be unenforceable in any action. History: L. 2004, ch. 185, § 7; L. 2010, ch. 150, § 3; L. 2021, ch. 17, § 9; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026