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KS Stat § 72-17,143 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 17 - Food Service Programs|72-17,143 State and federal funds for establishment, maintenance, expansion; rules and regulations; especially needy schools.

72-17,143. State and federal funds for establishment, maintenance, expansion; rules and regulations; especially needy schools. (a) The state board may, to the extent that funds are available therefor, allocate and distribute state and federal funds to any board, for the purpose of assisting in the establishment, maintenance and expansion of food service programs in schools, giving priority to especially needy schools.(b) The state board may adopt rules and regulations for the allocation and distribution of state and federal funds under this section so long as the same are not inconsistent with the state plan of child nutrition operations or with the provisions of this act.(c) The state board may adopt rules and regulations for determining especially needy schools.History: L. 1973, ch. 284, § 12; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-17,144 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 17 - Food Service Programs|72-17,144 Child-care institution defined; program authorization; applicability of act; exceptions.

72-17,144. Child-care institution defined; program authorization; applicability of act; exceptions. (a) As used in this section "child-care institution" means any nonprofit nursery school, child-care center, settlement house, summer camp or similar nonprofit institution devoted to the care and training of children if the same has been approved by the state board for the purposes of this section.(b) Any board may establish and operate a food service program for children in attendance at a child-care institution. The governing authority of any child-care institution may establish and operate a food service program for children in attendance in such child-care institution.(c) The provisions of this act, except K.S.A. 72-17,137 and 72-17,138, shall apply to any program operated under this section by a board. The provisions of this act, except K.S.A. 72-17,137 and 72-17,138, shall apply to any program operated under this section by the governing authority of a child-care institution and such provisions (except K.S.A. 72-17,137 and 72-17,138) shall also apply to such governing authority to the extent that the same may be made applicable.History: L. 1973, ch. 284, § 13; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-17,145 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 17 - Food Service Programs|72-17,145 School breakfast programs.

72-17,145. School breakfast programs. (a) As used in this section, the term "school breakfast program" means a food service program under which breakfasts are made available by a board of education on a nonprofit basis to pupils in attendance at school, and for which such board receives assistance from funds appropriated by the congress of the United States; and the term "food service program" has the meaning ascribed thereto in K.S.A. 72-17,132, and amendments thereto.(b) The board of education of each school district may enter into an agreement with the state board of education for the establishment and maintenance of a school breakfast program under which breakfasts are made available to pupils in attendance at school. Such breakfasts may be made available in any one or more school buildings operated or used for pupil attendance purposes by the board of education. The provisions of this subsection shall expire on June 30, 1993.(c) On or before July 1, 1993, the board of education of each school district shall enter into an agreement with the state board of education for the establishment and maintenance of a school breakfast program under which breakfasts are made available to pupils in attendance at school. Subject to the provisions of subsection (d), such breakfasts shall be made available in each school building operated or used for pupil attendance purposes by the board of education.(d) The state board of education may waive the requirement that breakfasts be made available in each school building operated or used for pupil attendance purposes, subject to the following:(1) No waiver shall be granted which releases a board of education from the requirement that breakfasts be made available in a school building in which 35% or more of the pupils in attendance at school in such building during the month of March of the preceding school year were pupils who were eligible for free or reduced price meals under the national school lunch act.(2) A waiver releasing a board of education from the requirement that breakfasts be made available in a school building, other than a school building designated in provision (1), may be granted by the state board of education upon application for such waiver by the board. The application shall include the reason or reasons for which the waiver is being requested. The state board shall evaluate the application for waiver, determine the validity of the reason or reasons for which the waiver is being requested, and grant or deny the application for waiver. The state board shall establish criteria for determination of the validity of reasons for waiver of the requirement that breakfasts be made available in each school building operated or used for pupil attendance purposes.(e) The provisions of subsections (c) and (d) shall expire upon failure of the congress of the United States to reauthorize funding for the school breakfast program.History: L. 1992, ch. 181, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-17,146 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 17 - Food Service Programs|72-17,146 Food service contracts authorized.

72-17,146. Food service contracts authorized. (a) The board of education of any school district may enter into contracts with:(1) The governing authority of any nonpublic school or any child-care institution for the provision of meals for children in attendance at such nonpublic school or child-care institution;(2) the governing body of any municipality for the provision of meals to persons for whom the municipality is responsible for providing meals;(3) subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 72-17,147, and amendments thereto, any state educational institution or corporation whose operations are substantially controlled by a state educational institution for the provision of meals for students, alumni and other members of the public in attendance at functions or activities of the state educational institution; and(4) any nonprofit organization for the provision of food services for the elderly, sick, homeless or other vulnerable persons.(b) Any contract entered into by a board of education pursuant to the provisions of this section shall provide for payment to the district. Such payment shall not be less than the cost incurred by the school district. Moneys received by a school district under any such contract shall be deposited in the food service fund of the district and may be expended whether budgeted or not.(c) The provisions contained in article 17 of chapter 72 of Kansas Statutes Annotated, except the provisions contained in K.S.A. 72-17,137 and 72-17,138, and amendments thereto, shall apply to meals provided by the board of education of a school district under any contract entered into pursuant to the provisions of this section.(d) As used in this section:(1) "Nonpublic school" means a nonpublic school approved by the state board of education for participation in food service programs defined in K.S.A. 72-17,132, and amendments thereto;(2) "child-care institution" has the meaning ascribed thereto in K.S.A. 72-17,144, and amendments thereto;(3) "municipality" means any political or taxing subdivision of the state and any agency, authority, institution or instrumentality of a municipality; and(4) "state educational institution" has the meaning ascribed thereto by K.S.A. 76-711, and amendments thereto.History: L. 1996, ch. 269, § 1; L. 1998, ch. 166, § 3; L. 1999, ch. 150, § 1; L. 2003, ch. 53, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-17,147 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 17 - Food Service Programs|72-17,147 Same; conditions and limitations.

72-17,147. Same; conditions and limitations. No contract for the provision of meals pursuant to subsection (a)(3) of K.S.A. 72-17,146, and amendments thereto, may be entered into by the board of education of a school district and a state educational institution or corporation whose operations are substantially controlled by the state educational institution unless such institution or corporation shall have advertised for bids on such contract. A state educational institution or corporation may enter into a contract with a school district only if fewer than two bids are received from private entities on such contract.History: L. 1999, ch. 150, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-17,148 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 17 - Food Service Programs|72-17,148 Nutrition and health education guidelines; adoption by state board.

72-17,148. Nutrition and health education guidelines; adoption by state board. (a) The state board of education shall develop nutrition guidelines for all foods and beverages made available to students in Kansas public schools during the school day. In developing such guidelines, the state board of education shall consult with other state agencies, private foundations and other private entities. In developing such guidelines, particular attention shall be given to providing healthful foods and beverages, physical activities and wellness education with the goals of preventing and reducing childhood obesity.(b) When establishing the wellness policy of the school district, the board of education of each district shall take into consideration the guidelines developed by the state board under subsection (a).History: L. 2005, ch. 96, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-1878 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 18 - Purchase Of Insurance|72-1878 Boiler insurance.

72-1878. Boiler insurance. The board of education or other governing body of any school district owning or operating boilers may purchase boiler insurance which insurance shall include inspection of boilers, and pay for the same out of the general fund or other appropriate fund of the school district.History: L. 1968, ch. 204, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-1879 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 18 - Purchase Of Insurance|72-1879 Fire and extended coverage insurance.

72-1879. Fire and extended coverage insurance. The board of education or other governing body of any school district may purchase fire and extended coverage insurance upon property of the school district or under its supervision and control and pay for the same out of the general fund or other appropriate fund of the school district.History: L. 1968, ch. 204, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-1880 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 18 - Purchase Of Insurance|72-1880 Term of insurance policies.

72-1880. Term of insurance policies. The term of any policy of insurance purchased under the provisions of this act shall not exceed three (3) years.History: L. 1968, ch. 204, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-1881 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 18 - Purchase Of Insurance|72-1881 Motor vehicle liability insurance and medical payments insurance.

72-1881. Motor vehicle liability insurance and medical payments insurance. The board of education of every school district or its contract carrier may purchase motor vehicle liability insurance and medical payments insurance for the protection and benefit of the school district and the officers, agents and employees for the school district and the students, officers, agents and employees thereof who are transported in or operate school buses owned, operated, maintained or controlled by the school district and of persons while riding in or upon, entering or alighting from such vehicles.History: L. 1968, ch. 401, § 10; L. 1969, ch. 357, § 1; L. 1979, ch. 186, § 26; L. 1980, ch. 87, § 2; L. 1990, ch. 262, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-1891 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 18 - Purchase Of Insurance|72-1891 Group insurance, health care services, disability income benefits; indemnification against death; provision for employees and dependents authorized; payroll deductions.

72-1891. Group insurance, health care services, disability income benefits; indemnification against death; provision for employees and dependents authorized; payroll deductions. The board of education of any school district or the board of trustees of any community college may procure contracts insuring its certificated employees and other employees or any class or classes thereof under a policy or policies of group life, group health, disability income, accident, accidental death and dismemberment, and hospital, surgical, and medical expense insurance or may procure contracts with health maintenance organizations or may act as a self-insurer to provide health care services and disability income benefits for such employees. The dependents of any such certificated employee or other employee may be insured under group policies which provide hospital, surgical, and medical expense insurance or under contracts entered into with health maintenance organizations to provide health care services or may have health care services and disability income benefits provided for by any school district or community college that acts as a self-insurer under this section. In addition to the foregoing authorizations, the board of education of any school district may act as a self-insurer to provide benefits indemnifying against death for such employees and their dependents. The contributions of employees to the premiums for insurance issued to the employer, or any group of employers, as the policyholder, or for the provision of health care services and disability income benefits may be deducted by the employer from the employees' salaries when authorized to do so in writing by the respective employees.History: L. 1969, ch. 359, § 1; L. 1970, ch. 299, § 1; L. 1976, ch. 323, § 1; L. 1980, ch. 226, § 1; L. 1983, ch. 243, § 1; L. 1990, ch. 263, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-1892 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 18 - Purchase Of Insurance|72-1892 Same; contribution to premium payment by employer.

72-1892. Same; contribution to premium payment by employer. Any school district or community junior college which is authorized by K.S.A. 72-1891 to procure a contract insuring its certificated employees and other employees or any class or classes thereof under a policy or policies of group insurance covering one or more risks or to procure a contract with a health maintenance organization to provide health care services for such employees may pay all or a portion of the premiums on such policies or the charges on such contract from the funds of such school district or community junior college.History: L. 1969, ch. 359, § 2; L. 1975, ch. 384, § 1; L. 1976, ch. 323, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-1894 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 18 - Purchase Of Insurance|72-1894 Same; transfers from general fund authorized.

72-1894. Same; transfers from general fund authorized. (a) Any school district that elects to become a self-insurer under the provisions of K.S.A. 72-1891, and amendments thereto, may transfer moneys from its general fund to the special reserve fund of the district as provided by K.S.A. 72-5170, and amendments thereto.(b) Any community college that elects to become a self-insurer under the provisions of K.S.A. 72-1891, and amendments thereto, may transfer such amounts from its general fund to the health care services reserve fund or the disability income benefits reserve fund, or the group life benefit reserve fund, or all three, as may be deemed necessary to meet the cost of health care services or disability income benefits, or group life insurance claims, whichever is applicable.History: L. 1980, ch. 226, § 3; L. 1983, ch. 243, § 3; L. 1992, ch. 119, § 2; L. 2003, ch. 116, § 16; L. 2015, ch. 4, § 61; L. 2017, ch. 95, § 88; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-18,101 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 18 - Purchase Of Insurance|72-18,101 Student insurance; sickness, bodily injury, accidental death; purchase authorized.

72-18,101. Student insurance; sickness, bodily injury, accidental death; purchase authorized. The board of education of any school district may purchase insurance contracts to insure against loss resulting from sickness or bodily injury or death by accident, on the part of students who are injured on school premises, or during school sponsored activities.History: L. 1973, ch. 303, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-18,102 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 18 - Purchase Of Insurance|72-18,102 Same; personal property, loss, theft, damage; authorization to purchase.

72-18,102. Same; personal property, loss, theft, damage; authorization to purchase. The board of education of any school district may purchase insurance contracts for the benefit of students, to insure against loss resulting from loss, theft of, or damage to, the personal property of students while on school premises, or during school sponsored activities.History: L. 1973, ch. 303, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-2150 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 21 - Teacher Licensure|72-2150 Teachers' licenses; use of certain terms.

72-2150. Teachers' licenses; use of certain terms. Whenever a statute, contract or other document, uses or refers to the words or phrases "certification as a teacher," "certified employee of a school district," "certified personnel of a school district" or words and phrases of like effect such use or reference shall be deemed to mean "licensure as a teacher" or "licensed employee of a school" or "licensed personnel of a school district."History: L. 2005, ch. 69, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-2151 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 21 - Teacher Licensure|72-2151 College and university accreditation for automatic teacher certification of graduates; state board duties.

72-2151. College and university accreditation for automatic teacher certification of graduates; state board duties. Upon application of any college or university, or educational institution of like standing, incorporated under the general laws of the state of Kansas, and requiring a four-year high-school course or its equivalent, as a condition of admission, the state board shall have the power to examine the course of study prescribed and the character of the work done by it; and if, in the judgment of the state board, the course of study and the character of the work done shall be of such standing as to prepare the graduates of such institution to teach successfully in the public schools of this state, and if said institution maintains a department of education and the course of study prescribed includes work in said department satisfactory to the state board, the state board shall place such institution on the accredited list.History: L. 1945, ch. 282, § 26; L. 1968, ch. 250, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-2152 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 21 - Teacher Licensure|72-2152 Same; maintenance of standards.

72-2152. Same; maintenance of standards. Any institution on the accredited list shall be subject to examination by the state board at its pleasure with respect to its course of study, its equipment, and the character of its work; and additional requirements may be made by the state board. Any institution failing to maintain a standard satisfactory to the state board shall be dropped from the accredited list.History: L. 1945, ch. 282, § 27; L. 1968, ch. 250, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-2153 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 21 - Teacher Licensure|72-2153 Application of 72-2151 and 72-2152 to certain educational institutions.

72-2153. Application of 72-2151 and 72-2152 to certain educational institutions. The provisions of K.S.A. 72-2151 and 72-2152, and amendments thereto, shall apply to state educational institutions under the control and supervision of the state board of regents, and may, at the discretion of the state board, be extended to any institution in any of the United States which shall satisfy the state board, that it maintains an efficient department of education, and meets the other requirements for schools on the accredited list.History: L. 1945, ch. 282, § 29; L. 1968, ch. 250, § 3; L. 1977, ch. 237, § 5; Apr. 21.
KS Stat § 72-2154 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 21 - Teacher Licensure|72-2154 Special teachers' licenses.

72-2154. Special teachers' licenses. The state board of education, upon being satisfied as to the general qualifications of an applicant to teach, may in its discretion issue a special license and specify on the face of such license the subject or subjects that the holder of the license is authorized to teach. It shall be unlawful for the holder of a license on the face of which is specified the subjects to teach any subjects not so specified.History: L. 1945, ch. 282, § 36; L. 1969, ch. 317, § 1; L. 2005, ch. 69, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-2155 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 21 - Teacher Licensure|72-2155 Cancellation of teachers' licenses; grounds.

72-2155. Cancellation of teachers' licenses; grounds. Any license issued by the state board of education or institutions under the state board of regents may be canceled by the state board of education in the manner provided by law, on the grounds of immorality, gross neglect of duty, annulling of written contracts with boards of education without the consent of the board which is a party to the contract, or for any cause that would have justified the withholding thereof when the same was granted.History: L. 1945, ch. 282, § 38; L. 1969, ch. 317, § 2; L. 2005, ch. 69, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-2156 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 21 - Teacher Licensure|72-2156 Fees for initial license, renewal or duplication; disposition of moneys; expenditures from fees fund.

72-2156. Fees for initial license, renewal or duplication; disposition of moneys; expenditures from fees fund. (a) Each application to the state board of education for an initial license, renewal of a license, a duplicate license or reinstatement of a license shall be accompanied by a fee which shall be established by the state board of education as provided by this section. Prior to July 1 of each year, the state board of education shall determine the amount of revenue which will be required to properly administer the provisions of article 21 of chapter 72 of [the] Kansas Statutes Annotated during the ensuing fiscal year, and shall establish the amounts of such fees for such year in the amount deemed necessary for such purposes. Such fees shall become effective on July 1 of each year. The state board of education shall remit all moneys received by or for it from fees, charges or penalties 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 teacher and administrator fee fund which is hereby created. Moneys in such fund shall be used only for the payment of expenses connected with the issuance, renewal, or duplication of such licenses, and for the keeping of records by the state department of education. All expenditures from the teacher and administrator fee fund shall be made in accordance with appropriation acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the state board of education or by a person or persons designated by it.(b) The certificate fee fund is hereby abolished. All moneys in such fund are hereby transferred and credited to the teacher and administrator fee fund.History: L. 1945, ch. 282, § 42; L. 1955, ch. 315, § 1; L. 1961, ch. 324, § 1; L. 1969, ch. 317, § 3; L. 1977, ch. 244, § 1; L. 1982, ch. 295, § 1; L. 1986, ch. 266, § 1; L. 2001, ch. 5, § 283; L. 2005, ch. 69, § 5; July 1.