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KS Stat § 72-3436 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 34 - Special Education|72-3436 School district knowledge that child is child with disability prior to determination, when deemed; subjection of child to disciplinary action, when; evaluation and placement of child.

72-3436. School district knowledge that child is child with disability prior to determination, when deemed; subjection of child to disciplinary action, when; evaluation and placement of child. (a) A child who has not been determined to be eligible for special education and related services under this act and who has engaged in behavior that violated any rule or code of conduct of the school district may assert any of the protections provided for in this act if the school district had knowledge, as determined in accordance with this section, that the child was a child with a disability before the behavior that precipitated the disciplinary action occurred.(b) A school district shall be deemed to have knowledge that a child is a child with a disability if before the behavior that precipitated the disciplinary action occurred:(1) The parent of the child has expressed concern, in writing, to supervisory or administrative personnel of the appropriate educational agency or to a teacher of the child, that the child is in need of special education and related services;(2) the parent of the child previously has requested an evaluation of the child; or(3) the teacher of the child, or other personnel of the school district, previously has expressed specific concerns about a pattern of behavior demonstrated by the child directly to the director of special education of such school district or to other supervisory personnel of the district.(c) A school district shall not be deemed to have knowledge that a child is a child with a disability if the parent of the child has not allowed an evaluation of the child or has refused services under this law, or the child has been evaluated but it was determined that the child was not a child with a disability.(d) (1) Subject to provision (2) of this subsection, if a school district does not have knowledge that a child is a child with a disability prior to taking disciplinary action against the child, the child may be subjected to the same disciplinary action as is applied to children without disabilities who engage in comparable behaviors.(2) If a request is made for an evaluation of a child during the time period in which the child is subjected to disciplinary action described by this act, an evaluation shall be conducted in an expedited manner. If the child is determined to be a child with a disability, taking into consideration information from the evaluation conducted by the school district and information provided by the parents, the school district shall provide special education and related services in accordance with the provisions of this act, except that, pending the results of the evaluation, the child shall remain in the educational placement determined by school authorities, which may be long-term suspension or expulsion from school.History: L. 1999, ch. 116, § 33; L. 2005, ch. 171, § 20; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-3437 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 34 - Special Education|72-3437 Crimes committed by child with disability, reports to law enforcement and judicial authorities; transmittal of special education and disciplinary records.

72-3437. Crimes committed by child with disability, reports to law enforcement and judicial authorities; transmittal of special education and disciplinary records. (a) Nothing in this act shall be construed to prohibit an agency from reporting a crime committed by a child with a disability to appropriate authorities or to prevent state or local law enforcement and judicial authorities from exercising their responsibilities with regard to the application of federal, state, or local law to crimes committed by a child with a disability.(b) An agency reporting a crime committed by a child with a disability shall ensure that copies of the special education and disciplinary records of the child are transmitted for consideration by the appropriate authorities to whom it reports the crime.History: L. 1999, ch. 116, § 34; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-3438 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 34 - Special Education|72-3438 Dispute resolution through mediation; procedures; list of mediators; costs; time and location; agreements; confidentiality.

72-3438. Dispute resolution through mediation; procedures; list of mediators; costs; time and location; agreements; confidentiality. (a) The state board shall establish and implement procedures to allow agencies and parents to resolve disputes involving any matter, including matters arising prior to the filing of a complaint, through a mediation process.(b) The procedures adopted shall ensure that the mediation process is:(1) Voluntary on the part of the parties;(2) not used to deny or delay a parent's right to a due process hearing, or to deny any other rights afforded under this act; and(3) conducted by a qualified and impartial mediator who is trained in effective mediation techniques.(c) The state board shall maintain a list of individuals who are qualified mediators and knowledgeable in laws and regulations relating to the provision of special education and related services and shall establish procedures for the appointment of a mediator to help resolve disputes between the parties.(d) The state board shall bear the cost of the mediation process described in this section.(e) Each session in the mediation process shall be scheduled in a timely manner and shall be held in a location that is convenient to the parties to the dispute.(f) If the mediation process results in a resolution of the complaint, the parties shall execute a written agreement that both the parent and an authorized representative of the agency shall sign and that, at a minimum, includes the following statements:(1) The resolution of each issue presented in the complaint;(2) all discussions that occurred during the mediation process are confidential and may not be used as evidence in any subsequent due process hearing or civil proceeding; and(3) each party understands that the agreement is legally binding upon them; and(4) the agreement may be enforced in state or federal court.(g) Discussions that occur during the mediation process shall be confidential and may not be used as evidence in any subsequent due process hearings or civil proceedings.History: L. 1999, ch. 116, § 35; L. 2005, ch. 171, § 21; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-3439 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 34 - Special Education|72-3439 Transfer of records of an exceptional child when child changes school.

72-3439. Transfer of records of an exceptional child when child changes school. All records of an exceptional child who transfers, or who is transferred, from one school district to another shall be transferred at the same time that such child transfers, or is transferred, or as soon thereafter as possible. If the transfer is a result of the change in placement by the secretary for children and families, it shall be the duty of the secretary to transfer, or make provision for the transfer, of such records to the district or school to which the child is transferred. If the transfer is a result of the change in placement by the commissioner of juvenile justice, it shall be the duty of the commissioner to transfer, or make provision for the transfer, of such records to the district or school to which the child is transferred. If the transfer is a result of the change in placement by the secretary of the department of corrections, it shall be the duty of the secretary to transfer, or make provision for the transfer, of such records to the district or school to which the child is transferred.History: L. 2005, ch. 171, § 22; L. 2014, ch. 115, § 284; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-3440 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 34 - Special Education|72-3440 Medicaid replacement state aid; computation of amount; limitation.

72-3440. Medicaid replacement state aid; computation of amount; limitation. (a) As used in this section:(1) "Medicaid children" means exceptional children who receive special education and related services and for which the district receives medicaid payments.(2) Words and phrases used in this section, have the meanings ascribed thereto in K.S.A. 72-3404, and amendments thereto.(b) The state board shall designate a portion of the amount of moneys appropriated as special education services state aid as medicaid replacement state aid. The amount designated by the state board shall not exceed $9,000,000 in any school year.(c) Subject to the limitations of this section and appropriations therefor, each school district shall be entitled to medicaid replacement state aid. The amount of such state aid shall be computed by the state board as provided in this section. The state board shall:(1) Determine the total number of medicaid children in all school districts on March 1 of each school year;(2) divide the amount of moneys designated as medicaid replacement state aid by the amount determined under paragraph (1); and(3) multiply the quotient determined under paragraph (2) by the number of medicaid children in each school district on March 1 of each school year. The product is the amount of medicaid replacement state aid the district is entitled to receive.(d) All amounts received by a school district under this section shall be deposited in the general fund of the district and shall be transferred to the special education fund of the district.(e) The board of education of any district desiring to receive state aid pursuant to this section shall submit any documentation or information to the state board as it may request. The state board may establish deadlines for the submission of such documentation and information.(f) The state board shall make the distribution of moneys under this section prior to determining the amount of state aid to be distributed under K.S.A. 72-3422, and amendments thereto.(g) The state board shall prescribe all forms necessary for reporting under this section.History: L. 2008, ch. 172, § 7; L. 2010, ch. 127, § 3; Apr. 29.
KS Stat § 72-3461 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 34 - Special Education|72-3461 Special education services for exceptional children enrolled in private schools; definitions.

72-3461. Special education services for exceptional children enrolled in private schools; definitions. As used in this act:(a) "School district" means any public school district organized under the laws of this state.(b) "Exceptional children" and "special education services" have the meanings respectively ascribed thereto in K.S.A. 72-3404, and amendments thereto.(c) "Private, nonprofit elementary or secondary school" means an organization which regularly offers education at the elementary or secondary level, which is exempt from federal income taxation under section 501 of the federal internal revenue code of 1954, as amended, which conforms to the civil rights act of 1964, and attendance at which satisfies any compulsory school attendance laws of this state.History: L. 1980, ch. 212, § 1; L. 1999, ch. 116, § 39; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-3462 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 34 - Special Education|72-3462 Same; conditions for provision; location; transportation.

72-3462. Same; conditions for provision; location; transportation. Every school district shall provide special education services for exceptional children who reside in the school district and attend a private, nonprofit elementary or secondary school, whether such school is located within or outside the school district, upon request of a parent or guardian of any such child for the provision of such services. No school district shall be required to provide such services outside the school district. Any school district may provide special education services for exceptional children who attend a private, nonprofit elementary or secondary school located within the school district, whether or not all such children reside in the school district. Special education services which are provided under this section for exceptional children who attend a private, nonprofit elementary or secondary school which is located in the school district may be provided in the private, nonprofit elementary or secondary school or in the public schools of the school district. The site for the provision of special education services under this section for an exceptional child shall be determined by the school district in consultation with the parent or guardian of the child and with officials of the private, nonprofit elementary or secondary school. Special education services provided under this section for exceptional children who attend a private, nonprofit elementary or secondary school are subject to the following requirements: (a) If the services are provided for in the private, nonprofit elementary or secondary school, amounts expended for the provision of such services shall not be required to exceed the average cost to the school district for the provision of the same services in the public schools of the school district for children within the same category of exceptionality; (b) if the services are provided for in the public schools of the school district, the services shall be provided on an equal basis with the provision of such services for exceptional children attending the public schools; and (c) if the services are provided in the public schools of the school district, transportation to and from such public school shall be provided by the school district.History: L. 1980, ch. 212, § 2; L. 1999, ch. 116, § 40; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-3463 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 34 - Special Education|72-3463 Same; provision in connection with religious activity prohibited.

72-3463. Same; provision in connection with religious activity prohibited. No special education services shall be provided in connection with religious courses, devotional exercises, religious training, or any other religious activity.History: L. 1980, ch. 212, § 3; L. 1999, ch. 116, § 41; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-3471 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 34 - Special Education|72-3471 Instruction in Braille; definitions.

72-3471. Instruction in Braille; definitions. As used in this section:(a) "Blind persons" means individuals who:(1) Have a visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with conventional correction, or have a limited field of vision such that the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angular distance not greater than 20°;(2) have a reasonable expectation of visual deterioration; or(3) cannot read printed material at a competitive rate of speed and with facility due to lack of visual acuity.(b) "Braille" means the system of reading and writing through touch commonly known as standard English Braille.(c) "Student" means any student who is blind or any student eligible for special education services for visually impaired as defined in public law 94-142.History: L. 1991, ch. 118, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-3472 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 34 - Special Education|72-3472 Same; providing instruction to all students.

72-3472. Same; providing instruction to all students. All students may receive instruction in Braille reading and writing as part of their individualized education plan. No student shall be denied the opportunity for instruction in Braille reading and writing solely because the student has some remaining vision.History: L. 1991, ch. 118, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-3473 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 34 - Special Education|72-3473 Same; individualized education plan.

72-3473. Same; individualized education plan. Instruction in Braille reading and writing shall be sufficient to enable each student to communicate effectively and efficiently at a level commensurate with such student's sighted peers of comparable grade level and intellect. The individualized education plan shall specify:(a) How Braille will be implemented as the primary mode for learning through integration with normal classroom activities. If Braille will not be provided to a child who is blind, the reason for not incorporating it in the individualized education plan shall be documented therein;(b) the date on which Braille instruction will commence;(c) the level of competency in Braille reading and writing to be achieved by the end of the period covered by the individualized education plan; and(d) the duration of each session.History: L. 1991, ch. 118, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-3474 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 34 - Special Education|72-3474 Same; certification of teachers; assessment procedures.

72-3474. Same; certification of teachers; assessment procedures. As part of the certification process, teachers certified in the education of blind and visually impaired children shall be required to demonstrate competence in reading and writing Braille. The state board of education shall adopt assessment procedures to assess such competencies which are consistent with the standards adopted by the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped.History: L. 1991, ch. 118, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-3481 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 34 - Special Education|72-3481 Program for education of deaf-blind or otherwise severely handicapped children by state department; expenditures; definitions.

72-3481. Program for education of deaf-blind or otherwise severely handicapped children by state department; expenditures; definitions. The state department of public instruction is hereby authorized to expend available funds for the purpose of sending children who are deaf-blind, or otherwise severely handicapped to any facility, school, or institution, within or without the state of Kansas, providing a qualified program of education for such children. Such funds may be spent for evaluation and diagnosis, room, board, tuition, transportation, and other items which are necessarily relevant to the education of such children. In interpreting and carrying out the provisions of this act, the words "deaf-blind children" whenever used, will be construed to include any child of educable mind whose combination of handicaps of deafness and blindness prevents him from profiting satisfactorily from educational programs provided for the blind child or the deaf child; and the words "otherwise severely handicapped children," wherever used, will be construed to include any child of educable mind whose handicap or combination of handicaps prevents him from profiting satisfactorily from educational programs provided through a sponsoring public school district in this state.History: L. 1959, ch. 311, § 1; June 30.
KS Stat § 72-3566 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 35 - At-risk Education|72-3566 Skills for success in school program; definitions.

72-3566. Skills for success in school program; definitions. As used in K.S.A. 72-3567 through 72-3573, and amendments thereto:(a) "District" or "school district" means any school district which submits an application pursuant to K.S.A. 72-3568, and amendments thereto;(b) "program" means the Kansas skills for success in school program;(c) "department" means the Kansas department of education;(d) "state board" means the state board of education; and(e) "pupil" means any pupil in kindergarten or any of the grades one through three.History: L. 2005, ch. 194, § 2; May 19.
KS Stat § 72-3567 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 35 - At-risk Education|72-3567 Same; determination of child's skill-level; improvement plans.

72-3567. Same; determination of child's skill-level; improvement plans. (a) Each school district shall determine each child's mathematics and reading skill-level and whether each child is progressing adequately in acquiring mathematics and reading skills for the child's grade-level. Districts shall use the grade-level standards and respective indicators adopted by the state board in making such determinations. Districts shall use state assessments or diagnostic assessments that meet the standards determined by the state board during kindergarten and each of the grades one through three to determine a child's level of performance and to target specialized instructional interventions, programs and strategies. A child's progress shall be assessed at least once each year. Annual diagnostic assessments shall meet the diagnostic assessment requirements of the department.(b) A district shall include in each participating school's improvement plan research-based intervention programs or strategies and interventions determined by the district. District-determined interventions may include, but are not limited to, individualized instruction, alternative teaching methods, a restructured school day, extended time strategies and any other intervention the district deems necessary.(c) If a child has been identified as needing assistance, the plan for the school shall create a mechanism to track the child's interventions and progress. The school shall determine the methods by which the child's progress is measured. When a child has achieved the appropriate skills for the child's grade-level, no further interventions shall be necessary unless the child falls behind in another grade. If the child does not achieve the appropriate skills for the child's grade-level despite intervention, the school shall take action to initiate additional interventions for the child to achieve such skills. When appropriate, districts are encouraged to utilize skilled and trained community-based organizations and individuals to implement intervention plans.History: L. 2005, ch. 194, § 3; May 19.
KS Stat § 72-3568 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 35 - At-risk Education|72-3568 Same; grants, application, amount awarded.

72-3568. Same; grants, application, amount awarded. (a) Applications for grants under the program shall be prepared and submitted in the form and manner required by the state board. The application shall be accompanied by any information required by the state board.(b) The amount of money awarded through a grant shall not exceed the amount of actual expenses incurred by the district in the establishment and maintenance of the district's plan of interventions. If a district is paid more than it is entitled to receive under the program, the state board shall notify the district of the amount of such overpayment, and such district shall remit the same to the state board. The state board shall remit any moneys so received to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury to the credit of the state school district finance fund. If any district fails so to remit, the state board shall deduct the excess amounts so paid from future payments becoming due to the district. If any district is paid less than the amount to which it is entitled under any distribution made under this act, the state board shall pay the additional amount due at any time within the school year in which the underpayment was made or within 60 days after the end of such school year.(c) The board of education of any district which is awarded a grant for an improvement plan shall make periodic and special reports to the state board of education as it may request.History: L. 2005, ch. 194, § 4; May 19.