LAWRENCE, Kan. -- The three largest universities in Kansas will be allowed to ban guns at large sporting events beginning in July.
The Kansas Board of Regents' governance committee on Wednesday approved a request by the University of Kansas, Kansas State University and Wichita State University to install security measures such as metal detectors and guards -- either temporary or permanently -- at games.
Kansas universities are required to allow concealed handguns on campuses beginning July 1 unless they provide both metal detectors and armed guards. Kansas Board of Regents Chairwoman Zoe Newton has said providing security across campuses would be cost prohibitive.