Kansas lawmakers advanced budget language that would withhold state funds from colleges whose general‑education curricula include material labeled as 'DEI‑CRT.' The bill also proposes freezing tuition revenue, accelerating tenure‑removal processes and trimming leadership office expenses. The proposed measures would force institutions to audit core curricula, revise gen‑ed requirements and potentially revise faculty hiring and retention strategies. University leaders warned the move imperils academic autonomy, could prompt litigation and risks accreditation scrutiny if implemented. If enacted, the policy would reshape institutional budgeting and governance in Kansas and may set a precedent for other states aiming to use funding levers to influence curricular content.