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KS Stat § 72-260 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 2 - State Board Of Education|72-260 Gifts and bequests; expenditure and supervision.

72-260. Gifts and bequests; expenditure and supervision. The state board of education may receive and expend, or supervise the expenditure of, any donation, gift, grant or bequest made to the state board of education for furthering any phase of education.History: L. 1969, ch. 349, § 1; Apr. 28.
KS Stat § 72-261 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 2 - State Board Of Education|72-261 Gifts and bequests to state board or institutions thereunder; supervision; expenditure; school districts and community-junior colleges excepted.

72-261. Gifts and bequests to state board or institutions thereunder; supervision; expenditure; school districts and community-junior colleges excepted. (a) The state board of education, or any institution under the jurisdiction of the state board, with the approval thereof, may apply for, accept and receive any private donation, gift, grant or bequest made for any purpose related to the operation or function of such board or institution. Such board or institution may hold, administer and expend any such gift, grant or bequest in accordance with any terms or conditions imposed by the donor.(b) The provisions of subsection (a) do not apply to any school district.History: L. 1974, ch. 323, § 1; L. 1999, ch. 147, § 127; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-262 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 2 - State Board Of Education|72-262 Hearing officers for state board; appointment; purpose; limitations.

72-262. Hearing officers for state board; appointment; purpose; limitations. (a) For the purpose of hearing any appeal, case or other matter of any kind whatsoever required by law to be determined or heard and determined by the state board of education, the state board of education may appoint one or more hearing officers. Any such hearing officer shall be an officer or employee of the state department of education. Any such appointment shall apply to a particular hearing or to a set or class of hearings as specified by the state board of education in making such appointment.(b) To the extent that the provisions of this section conflict with the provisions of any other law, the provisions of such other law shall control.(c) The provisions of this section shall not operate or be construed in any manner so as to authorize the substitution of hearing by a hearing officer in lieu of hearing by the professional practices commission provided for by K.S.A. 72-2313, and amendments thereto.History: L. 1971, ch. 231, § 1; L. 1987, ch. 276, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-263 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 2 - State Board Of Education|72-263 Same; initial order; review by state board.

72-263. Same; initial order; review by state board. Whenever a hearing officer appointed under authority of K.S.A. 72-262, and amendments thereto, hears any appeal, case or other matter, the hearing officer, after hearing the same, shall render an initial order which shall be subject to review by the state board of education. Any matter determined by the state board of education in accordance with this section shall be valid to the same extent as if the matter were fully heard by the state board of education without a hearing officer.History: L. 1971, ch. 231, § 2; L. 1987, ch. 276, § 3; L. 1988, ch. 356, § 282; L. 1989, ch. 283, § 16; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-271 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 2 - State Board Of Education|72-271 Computerized information search services; certain contracts authorized; fee schedule.

72-271. Computerized information search services; certain contracts authorized; fee schedule. The state board of education may provide by contracts with any state agency or institution, any board of trustees of a community junior college, any board of education of a school district and the governing authority of any nonpublic school for computerized information search services. Such services shall include, but not be limited to, computer generated bibliographies and manual searches of educational indices, microfiche reproduction and hard copy of documents from the educational resources information center collection. The state board of education shall establish an appropriate fee schedule for providing such services.History: L. 1974, ch. 285, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-272 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 2 - State Board Of Education|72-272 Same; establishment of fee fund; sources expenditures.

72-272. Same; establishment of fee fund; sources expenditures. The state board of education shall remit all moneys received by or for it under any contract entered into under the provisions of this act or from any grants from the federal government or any unit or agency thereof 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 computerized information search services fee fund, which fund is hereby established. All expenditures from the computerized information search services 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.History: L. 1974, ch. 285, § 2; L. 2001, ch. 5, § 294; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-281 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 2 - State Board Of Education|72-281 Conveyance of certain real estate situated in Ottawa county to U. S. department of health, education and welfare authorized.

72-281. Conveyance of certain real estate situated in Ottawa county to U. S. department of health, education and welfare authorized. The state board of education is hereby authorized to release, remit and remise by quit claim deed to the department of health, education and welfare of the United States of America, real estate situated in the county of Ottawa, state of Kansas, described as follows:Tract No. S-1-100:The West 800 feet of the East 1,707 feet of the South 1000 feet of the North 1940 feet of the Northeast quarter of section 16, township 11, South, range 2, west of the sixth principal meridian, Ottawa county, Kansas, containing 18.37 acres, more or less.Tract No. S-1-100E:Permanent access road easement. The West 100 feet of the East 1,526 feet of the North 940 feet of the Northeast quarter of section 16, township 11, South, range 2, west of the sixth principal meridian, Ottawa county, Kansas, containing 2.16 acres, more or less; together with the improvements thereon.All of the above real estate and property approximating 20.53 acres of land is identified as Atlas "F" missile site No. 1 located near Bennington, Kansas.History: L. 1974, ch. 288, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-282 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 2 - State Board Of Education|72-282 Same; conditions; reasons.

72-282. Same; conditions; reasons. The instrument of conveyance quit claiming, releasing and remising the real estate described in K.S.A. 72-281 shall be executed in the name of the state board of education by its chairman. Said state board shall execute the quit claim deed for the reason that such real estate is no longer needed or used for educational purposes which existed on the 25th day of March, 1969, on which date the United States of America, grantor, conveyed such real estate and appurtenances to the state board of education of the state of Kansas.History: L. 1974, ch. 288, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-284 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 2 - State Board Of Education|72-284 Same; conditions; reasons.

72-284. Same; conditions; reasons. The instruments of conveyance quit claiming, releasing and remising the real estate described in K.S.A. 72-283 shall be executed in the name of the state board of education by its chairman. Said state board shall execute the quit claim deed for the reason that such real estate is no longer needed or used for educational purposes which existed on November 15, 1966, on which date the United States of America, grantor, conveyed such real estate and appurtenances to the state educational authority of the state of Kansas, grantee, for the exclusive use of Schilling institute (now Kansas technical institute).History: L. 1974, ch. 297, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-291 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 2 - State Board Of Education|72-291 School district organization; comprehensive study and plan; report to education committees of legislature.

72-291. School district organization; comprehensive study and plan; report to education committees of legislature. (a) The state board of education shall undertake a comprehensive study of the organization of school districts in this state to determine if the public school system could be more efficiently and effectively operated under a different configuration. In making the study of school district organization, the state board of education shall: (1) Review grade level and school district enrollment and projected enrollment, pupil transportation requirements including the distances pupils must travel to attend the schools of a district and the proximity of schools in adjoining districts with respect to pupils having lengthy bus commutes, the capacity and condition of existing school facilities in each district, communities of interest in matters such as commerce and tradition, property tax bases of districts, and other matters deemed appropriate to the study; (2) determine and document the existence of problems with respect to matters reviewed and provide suggestions for solution or alleviation of such problems; (3) envision a configuration of school districts that would serve the needs of Kansas children, Kansas taxpayers, and Kansas society in the most efficient and effective manner attainable and design a comprehensive plan for attainment of such optimal configuration; (4) formulate recommendations for actualization of the comprehensive plan for attainment of the optimal school district configuration and for legislation deemed necessary for actualization of the plan; and (5) present findings of the study, the comprehensive plan for attainment of the optimal school district configuration, and recommendations with respect to actualization of the plan to the committee on education of the house of representatives and the committee on education of the senate on or before January 15, 2001.(b) The state board of education may establish advisory committees and secure consultant services for assistance in performing the duties imposed in the foregoing subsection.History: L. 1999, ch. 165, § 10; May 20.
KS Stat § 72-292 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 2 - State Board Of Education|72-292 Basic reading skills; mastery program; report to legislature.

72-292. Basic reading skills; mastery program; report to legislature. (a) The state board of education shall prepare a strategy for identifying, developing, and implementing a mastery of basic reading skills program in kindergarten and each of grades one through three of school districts based upon the goal of mastery of basic reading skills by pupils upon completion of the third grade. In carrying out this directive, the state board shall:(1) Identify state standards and outcomes of mastery of basic reading skills in kindergarten and each of grades one through three;(2) prepare a plan for monitoring the progress of pupils in kindergarten and at each applicable grade level in achieving mastery of basic reading skills; and(3) specify the means to be used for determining mastery of basic reading skills by each pupil upon completion of grade three.(b) The state board's strategy shall include a component for requiring school districts to provide interventions for pupils who are not making satisfactory progress toward mastering basic reading skills such as, but not limited to, a restructured school day, additional school days, summer school, or individualized instruction.(c) The state board of education shall report to the 2001 legislature a strategy and proposed plan for implementing the mastery of basic reading skills program with development of standards during the 2001-02 school year and commencement of the plan in the 2002-03 school year. The state board report to the 2001 legislature shall include estimates of the cost to the state of implementing the program.History: L. 2000, ch. 138, § 9; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-293 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 2 - State Board Of Education|72-293 Task force; study feasibility of conducting a check of KBI registered offender internet site prior to permitting certain persons on school grounds; report to the legislature.

72-293. Task force; study feasibility of conducting a check of KBI registered offender internet site prior to permitting certain persons on school grounds; report to the legislature. The Kansas board of education shall appoint a task force to study the feasibility of requiring all Kansas school districts to adopt district policies mandating all schools conduct a check of the internet site maintained by the Kansas bureau of investigation concerning registered offenders prior to permitting any unescorted, noninstructional personnel, including but not limited to, any vendor or entity under contract with the school board, to be on school grounds while students are present. The task force's study shall be completed and the task force shall submit a report containing its findings and recommendations to the Kansas board of education, the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate on or before January 1, 2007.History: L. 2006, ch. 212, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-294 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 2 - State Board Of Education|72-294 Study for implementing individual career plan of study.

72-294. Study for implementing individual career plan of study. (a) The state board of education shall conduct a study of, or contract for the study of, the implementation of requiring each district to maintain an individual career plan of study for each pupil enrolled in the district in grades eight through 12. On or before January 15, 2014, the state board of education shall prepare and submit a report to the legislature on the findings of such study and whether the state board of education intends to initiate implementing such requirements.(b) For purposes of this section, the term "individual career plan of study" means a proposed individualized coherent sequence of classes focused on a career pathway that will enable seamless transition into a postsecondary program.(c) The provisions of this section shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2013.History: L. 2012, ch. 159, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-295 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 2 - State Board Of Education|72-295 Study of state aid for career technical education programs.

72-295. Study of state aid for career technical education programs. On or before January 15, 2014, the state board of education shall prepare a report to the legislature proposing a strategy and proposed plan for providing state aid to career technical education programs or courses in school districts. In preparing such report, the state board of education shall consider the funding scheme under the postsecondary tiered technical education state aid act. The report shall include, but not be limited to, recommendations for legislative changes and estimates of the cost to the state of implementing such changes.History: L. 2012, ch. 159, § 5; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-296 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 2 - State Board Of Education|72-296 Study of the cost of career technical education programs; report; recommendations.

72-296. Study of the cost of career technical education programs; report; recommendations. (a) The state department of education shall conduct a study of the cost of career technical education programs offered by school districts, including, but not limited to, the following:(1) The career technical education programs offered by school districts;(2) the costs associated with offering such programs, including salaries and wages, materials, equipment and facilities; and(3) the coordination between school districts, community colleges and technical colleges in offering such programs.(b) On or before January 15, 2018, the state department of education shall prepare a report on its findings and shall make recommendations on amendments to the Kansas school equity and enhancement act, K.S.A. 72-5131 et seq., and amendments thereto, for the financing of career technical education programs using a tiered technical education model or other funding model. The report shall be submitted to the governor and the legislature.(c) The provisions of this section shall expire on July 1, 2018.History: L. 2017, ch. 95, § 49; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-297 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 2 - State Board Of Education|72-297 Students' right to know act; distribution of postsecondary degree and career option information.

72-297. Students' right to know act; distribution of postsecondary degree and career option information. (a) The provisions of this section shall be known and may be cited as the students' right to know act.(b) On or before October 15, 2022, and each year thereafter, the state department of education shall ensure the distribution, including by electronic communication, to each student or each student's parents the degree prospectus information published by the state board of regents in accordance with K.S.A. 74-32,303, and amendments thereto, the Kansas training information program report published in accordance with K.S.A. 74-32,418, and amendments thereto, any other information relevant to students' understanding of potential earnings as determined by the department of labor and the potential earnings published by each branch of the armed services of the United States military.(c) To the extent permitted by law, the department shall enter into memorandums of understanding and any other necessary agreements with the state board of regents, the department of labor and any other state agencies or other entities as required to implement the provisions of this section.(d) As used in this section, the term "student" means any person enrolled in any of the grades seven through 12 in a school district.History: L. 2021, ch. 53, § 1; January 1, 2022.
KS Stat § 72-371 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 3 - Commissioner Of Education|72-371 Commissioner of education, acting commissioner; appointment and duties.

72-371. Commissioner of education, acting commissioner; appointment and duties. (a) The state board shall appoint a commissioner of education as is provided by section 4 of article 6 of the constitution. The commissioner shall serve at the pleasure of the state board and perform such duties as are prescribed by law or by the state board.(b) The state board may appoint a person to be the acting commissioner of education in any interim in which the office of commissioner of education is vacant, and such appointment may be made conditional upon any future vacancy occurring. Any appointment made under this subsection (b) shall be subject to review and change by the state board at its first meeting after any such vacancy occurs.History: L. 1968, ch. 269, § 15; L. 1975, ch. 381, § 2; L. 1977, ch. 255, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-372 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 3 - Commissioner Of Education|72-372 Commissioner and assistant commissioners in unclassified service; salary and other compensation.

72-372. Commissioner and assistant commissioners in unclassified service; salary and other compensation. The commissioner of education and the assistant commissioners of education shall be in the unclassified service and shall receive such salary and other compensation as is provided by the state board within appropriations therefor authorized by the legislature.History: L. 1968, ch. 269, § 16; L. 1975, ch. 381, § 3; L. 1977, ch. 255, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-373 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 3 - Commissioner Of Education|72-373 Assistant commissioners; appointment and duties.

72-373. Assistant commissioners; appointment and duties. Assistant commissioners of education shall be appointed by the state board and shall perform such functions and duties as are prescribed by the state board or by the commissioner. Any of said assistant commissioners of education may be designated from time to time to act for and exercise the powers, duties and functions of the commissioner of education, in the absence or inability of the commissioner to act, to the extent authority to do so is delegated by the state board or by the commissioner.History: L. 1968, ch. 269, § 17; L. 1975, ch. 381, § 4; L. 1977, ch. 255, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-408 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 4 - State Department Of Education|72-408 Organizational status of state department of education; application of K-GOAL.

72-408. Organizational status of state department of education; application of K-GOAL. (a) There is hereby established the state department of education with appropriate divisions which shall be under the administrative supervision of the commissioner as directed by law and by the state board.(b) The provisions of the Kansas governmental operations accountability law apply to the state department of education, and the department is subject to audit, review and evaluation under such law.History: L. 1968, ch. 269, § 18; L. 1992, ch. 116, § 31; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-409 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 4 - State Department Of Education|72-409 Retention of civil service status of employees; transfer of employees.

72-409. Retention of civil service status of employees; transfer of employees. (a) Employees of the state department of public instruction provided for by K.S.A. 72-107, which department is hereby abolished, shall retain rights and status to the extent provided in subsection (c) of this section. This provision shall apply to all persons appointed under K.S.A. 72-114.(b) Employees of the state board of education established by K.S.A. 72-124 and the state board for vocational education established by K.S.A. 72-4302 shall retain rights and status to the extent provided in subsection (c) of this section. This provision shall apply to all such persons appointed by either such board or by the director of vocational education.(c) The employees specified in subsections (a) and (b) of this section except employees in the division of vocational rehabilitation who are in the classified service under the Kansas civil service act on the effective date of this act shall be employed in the same or comparable positions in the state department of education established by this act, and shall retain rights and status acquired under said civil service act, subject, however, to the appointment by the state board of assistant commissioners as provided in K.S.A. 72-373 and other special officers appointed under K.S.A. 72-254 or under other provisions of law.(d) The employees specified in subsection (b) of this section who are in the division of vocational rehabilitation shall be transferred to the state department of social welfare as provided by law.History: L. 1968, ch. 269, § 19; Apr. 30.
KS Stat § 72-410 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 4 - State Department Of Education|72-410 Retention of retirement status of employees.

72-410. Retention of retirement status of employees. Nothing contained in this act shall be construed to alter or change the retirement plan or retirement status of the employees who under the provisions of this act are placed under the control of the state board of education provided for in K.S.A. 72-245.History: L. 1968, ch. 269, § 29; Apr. 30.