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KS Stat § 72-3217 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 32 - School Curriculum|72-3217 Required courses of instruction; graduation requirements.

72-3217. Required courses of instruction; graduation requirements. All accredited schools, public, private or parochial, shall provide and give a complete course of instruction to all pupils, in civil government, and United States history, and in patriotism and the duties of a citizen, suitable to the elementary grades; in addition thereto, all accredited high schools, public, private or parochial, shall give a course of instruction concerning the government and institutions of the United States, and particularly of the constitution of the United States; and no student who has not taken and satisfactorily passed such course shall be certified as having completed the course requirements necessary for graduation from high school.History: L. 1919, ch. 257, § 2; R.S. 1923, 72-1103; L. 1925, ch. 224, § 1; L. 1968, ch. 20, § 2; L. 1984, ch. 261, § 5; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-3218 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 32 - School Curriculum|72-3218 Accredited schools; mandatory subjects and areas of instruction; legislative goal of providing certain educational capacities.

72-3218. Accredited schools; mandatory subjects and areas of instruction; legislative goal of providing certain educational capacities. (a) In addition to subjects or areas of instruction required by K.S.A. 72-3214, 72-3217, 72-3232, 72-3235 and 72-3236, and amendments thereto, every accredited school in the state of Kansas shall teach the subjects and areas of instruction adopted by the state board of education.(b) Every accredited high school in the state of Kansas also shall teach the subjects and areas of instruction necessary to meet the graduation requirements adopted by the state board of education.(c) Subjects and areas of instruction shall be designed by the state board of education to achieve the goal established by the legislature of providing each and every child with at least the following capacities:(1) Sufficient oral and written communication skills to enable students to function in a complex and rapidly changing civilization;(2) sufficient knowledge of economic, social, and political systems to enable the student to make informed choices;(3) sufficient understanding of governmental processes to enable the student to understand the issues that affect his or her community, state, and nation;(4) sufficient self-knowledge and knowledge of his or her mental and physical wellness;(5) sufficient grounding in the arts to enable each student to appreciate his or her cultural and historical heritage;(6) sufficient training or preparation for advanced training in either academic or vocational fields so as to enable each child to choose and pursue life work intelligently; and(7) sufficient levels of academic or vocational skills to enable public school students to compete favorably with their counterparts in surrounding states, in academics or in the job market.(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed as relieving the state or school districts from other duties and requirements imposed by state or federal law including, but not limited to, at-risk programs for pupils needing intervention, programs concerning special education and related services and bilingual education.History: L. 2005, ch. 152, § 6; L. 2014, ch. 93, § 32; May 1.
KS Stat § 72-3219 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 32 - School Curriculum|72-3219 Academic achievement testing program; report.

72-3219. Academic achievement testing program; report. In each school year, the board of education of every school district shall cause to have prepared a report concerning the academic achievement testing program conducted during the school term to assess the educational performance of pupils enrolled in the school district. The report shall be presented at a regular meeting of the board of education in a form and manner determined and specified by it.History: L. 1981, ch. 273, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-3220 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 32 - School Curriculum|72-3220 Citation of act.

72-3220. Citation of act. K.S.A. 72-3220 through 72-3224, and amendments thereto, and K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 72-3225, and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the Kansas challenge to secondary school students act.History: L. 1993, ch. 265, § 3; L. 2021, ch. 114, § 10; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-3221 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 32 - School Curriculum|72-3221 Legislative declaration; purpose and intention of act.

72-3221. Legislative declaration; purpose and intention of act. The legislature hereby declares that secondary school students should be challenged continuously in order to maintain their interests in the pursuit of education and skills critical to success in the modern world. It is the purpose and intention of the Kansas challenge to secondary school students act to provide a means that school districts, in cooperation with institutions of postsecondary education, may provide new and exciting challenges to secondary school students by encouraging such students to take full advantage of the wealth of postsecondary educational opportunities available in this state.History: L. 1993, ch. 265, § 4; L. 2021, ch. 114, § 11; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-3222 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 32 - School Curriculum|72-3222 Definitions.

72-3222. Definitions. As used in the Kansas challenge to secondary school students act:(a) "Student" means a person who: (1) Is enrolled in grades 10, 11 or 12 maintained by a school district, or a gifted child who is enrolled in any of the grades 9 through 12 maintained by a school district; (2) has an individualized plan of study or an individualized education program; (3) has demonstrated the ability to benefit from participation in the regular curricula of eligible postsecondary educational institutions; (4) has been authorized by the principal of the school attended to apply for enrollment at an eligible postsecondary educational institution; and (5) is acceptable or has been accepted for enrollment at an eligible postsecondary educational institution.(b) "Eligible postsecondary educational institution" means any state educational institution, community college, municipal university, technical college or accredited independent institution.(c) "State educational institution" means the same as defined in K.S.A. 76-711, and amendments thereto.(d) "Community college" means any community college organized and operating under the laws of this state.(e) "Municipal university" means a municipal university established under the provisions of article 13a of chapter 13 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto.(f) "Accredited independent institution" means a not-for-profit institution of postsecondary education the main campus of which is located in Kansas and that: (1) Is operated independently and not controlled or administered by any state agency or any subdivision of the state; (2) maintains open enrollment; and (3) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency for higher education in the United States.(g) "Technical college" means the same as defined in K.S.A. 74-32,407, and amendments thereto.(h) "Gifted child" means the same as defined in K.S.A. 72-3404, and amendments thereto, or in rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.History: L. 1993, ch. 265, § 5; L. 2006, ch. 65, § 1; L. 2008, ch. 28, § 1; L. 2021, ch. 114, § 12; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-3223 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 32 - School Curriculum|72-3223 Cooperative agreements between school districts and postsecondary educational institutions; terms; payment of tuition by school district.

72-3223. Cooperative agreements between school districts and postsecondary educational institutions; terms; payment of tuition by school district. (a) The board of education of any school district and any eligible postsecondary educational institution may enter into a cooperative agreement regarding the dual or concurrent enrollment of students in courses of instruction for college credit at the eligible postsecondary educational institution. The agreement shall include, but need not be limited to, the following:(1) The academic credit to be granted for course work successfully completed by the student at the institution, which credit shall qualify as both high school and college credit;(2) the requirement that such course work qualify as credit applicable toward the award of a degree or certificate at the institution;(3) except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), the requirement that the student shall pay the negotiated amount of tuition and related costs charged by the institution for the student's enrollment; and(4) the requirement that the eligible postsecondary educational institution shall notify the student or the student's parent or guardian if the course the student enrolled in at the eligible postsecondary educational institution is not a systemwide transfer course approved by the state board of regents and, as a result, the student may not receive credit for such course if the student transfers to or attends another state postsecondary educational institution.(b) The board of education of a school district, in its discretion, may pay all or a portion of the negotiated amount of tuition and related costs, including fees, books, materials and equipment, charged by an eligible postsecondary educational institution for a student's enrollment in such institution. As part of any agreement entered into pursuant to this section, the board of education of a school district shall not be required to pay any amount of tuition and required fees that are waived for an eligible foster child pursuant to the foster child educational assistance act, K.S.A. 75-53,111 et seq., and amendments thereto, except that the board, in its discretion, may pay any related costs that are not waived pursuant to such act, including fees, books, materials and equipment, charged by an eligible postsecondary educational institution for the student's enrollment in such institution. Any such payment shall be paid directly to the eligible postsecondary educational institution and shall be credited to such student's account.History: L. 1993, ch. 265, § 6; L. 2021, ch. 114, § 13; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-3224 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 32 - School Curriculum|72-3224 Responsibilities for tuition and costs; credit for course work.

72-3224. Responsibilities for tuition and costs; credit for course work. (a) Except as otherwise provided in K.S.A. 72-3223(b), and amendments thereto, each student dually or concurrently enrolled in an eligible postsecondary educational institution pursuant to K.S.A. 72-3220 et seq., and amendments thereto, shall be responsible for the payment of the negotiated tuition and related costs, including fees, books, materials and equipment, charged by such institution for the student's enrollment.(b) The board of education of a school district, in its discretion, may provide for the transportation of a student to or from any eligible postsecondary educational institution.(c) Each student dually or concurrently enrolled in an eligible postsecondary educational institution pursuant to K.S.A. 72-3220 et seq., and amendments thereto, who satisfactorily completes course work at such institution shall be granted appropriate credit toward fulfillment of the requirements for graduation from high school.(d) In order to remain eligible for participation in the program, a student shall remain in good standing at the eligible postsecondary educational institution or shall show satisfactory progress as determined by the school district.(e) The provisions of the Kansas challenge to secondary school students act shall not apply to any career technical education courses or programs that receive financial assistance or funding pursuant to K.S.A. 72-3810 or 72-3819, and amendments thereto.History: L. 1993, ch. 265, § 7; L. 2021, ch. 114, § 14; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-3225 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 32 - School Curriculum|72-3225 Reports, contents.

72-3225. Reports, contents. (a) Each eligible postsecondary educational institution that accepts students for enrollment pursuant to the Kansas challenge to secondary school students act shall submit a report annually to the state board of regents. Such report shall include, but not be limited to, the following:(1) The number of students from each school district enrolled in the eligible postsecondary educational institution, including the number of students in the custody of the secretary for children and families;(2) the number of students who successfully complete the courses in which such students are enrolled at the eligible postsecondary educational institution;(3) the tuition rate charged for students compared to the tuition rate charged to individuals who are regularly enrolled and attending the eligible postsecondary educational institution; and(4) the amount and percentage of tuition each school district is paying pursuant to K.S.A. 72-3223, and amendments thereto.(b) The state board of regents shall compile and prepare a summary report of the reports submitted pursuant to subsection (a) and shall submit such report to the house standing committee on education and the senate standing committee on education on or before February 15 of each year commencing in 2022.(c) This section shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2021.History: L. 2021, ch. 114, § 7; June 1.
KS Stat § 72-3231 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 32 - School Curriculum|72-3231 Character development programs.

72-3231. Character development programs. (a) Upon request of a school district, the state board shall assist in the development of a grade appropriate curriculum for character development programs which may be offered to students in the school district. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as requiring the state board to develop a new curriculum or a new character development program.(b) As used in this section:(1) "Character development program" means a program which is secular in nature and which stresses character qualities.(2) "Character qualities" means positive character qualities which include, but is not limited to, honesty, responsibility, attentiveness, patience, kindness, respect, self-control, tolerance, cooperation, initiative, patriotism and citizenship.(3) "State board" means the state board of education.History: L. 2007, ch. 185, § 5; May 24.
KS Stat § 72-3232 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 32 - School Curriculum|72-3232 Community service programs; duties of state board.

72-3232. Community service programs; duties of state board. (a) The state board of education shall provide for a community service program to be offered to all accredited high schools in this state.(b) As used in this section, the term "community service" means a service performed by a high school student, without monetary compensation or remuneration, for the purpose of benefiting the student's community. The service performed may include, but not by way of limitation, mentoring or tutoring elementary school pupils, assisting in a nursing home or adult care center, providing lawn care or performing other tasks for senior citizens or disabled persons, assisting in a homeless shelter or a soup kitchen, organizing or assisting in fund raisers for disaster victims and other needy persons, assisting community-based nonprofit agencies that provide programs and services for low-income people, the disabled and the elderly, assisting fraternal organizations in charitable activities.History: L. 2002, ch. 167, § 8; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-3233 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 32 - School Curriculum|72-3233 Celebrate freedom week.

72-3233. Celebrate freedom week. (a) In order to educate students about the sacrifices made for freedom in the founding of this country and the values on which this country was founded, the week of September containing the 17th day of such month in each year thereafter is hereby designated as "celebrate freedom week" in each public school offering any of the grades kindergarten through eight.(b) The state board of education, in cooperation with such other state agencies or private entities who voluntarily participate, shall promote "celebrate freedom week" through a coordinated program.(c) For purposes of this section, Sunday is deemed to be the first day of the week.History: L. 2013, ch. 121, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-3234 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 32 - School Curriculum|72-3234 Same; state board of education; rules and regulations.

72-3234. Same; state board of education; rules and regulations. On or before December 31, 2013, the state board of education shall adopt rules and regulations requiring appropriate instruction be provided as part of the curriculum for grades kindergarten through eight on history and government concerning the original intent, meaning and importance of the declaration of independence and the United States constitution, including the bill of rights of the United States constitution, in their historical contexts. The religious references in the writings of the founding fathers shall not be censored when presented as part of such instruction. Such rules and regulations shall provide that the study of the declaration of independence include the study of the relationship of the ideas expressed in that document to subsequent American history, including the relationship of such ideas to the rich diversity of our people as a nation of immigrants, the American revolution, the formulation of the United States constitution and the abolitionist movement, which led to the emancipation proclamation and the women's suffrage movement. Such instruction shall be taught during "celebrate freedom week," established under K.S.A. 72-3233, and amendments thereto, or during such other full school week as determined by the board of education of the school district.History: L. 2013, ch. 121, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-3235 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 32 - School Curriculum|72-3235 Kansas history and government, required course; duties of state board.

72-3235. Kansas history and government, required course; duties of state board. (a) The state board of education shall provide for a course of instruction in Kansas history and government, which shall be required for all students graduating from an accredited high school in this state.(b) The state board of education shall prescribe the school year, not later than the 1990-91 school year, in which the requirement of subsection (a) shall become applicable and may provide for such waivers from the requirement as the board deems appropriate.History: L. 1988, ch. 277, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-3236 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 32 - School Curriculum|72-3236 Personal financial literacy programs; development and implementation.

72-3236. Personal financial literacy programs; development and implementation. (a) In order to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to become self-supporting and to enable students to make critical decisions regarding personal finances, the state board of education shall authorize and assist in the implementation of programs on teaching personal financial literacy.(b) The state board of education shall develop a curriculum, materials and guidelines that local boards of education and governing authorities of accredited nonpublic schools may use in implementing the program of instruction on personal financial literacy. The state board of education shall adopt a glossary of personal financial literacy terms which shall be used by school districts when implementing the program on personal financial literacy.(c) The state board of education shall develop state curriculum standards for personal financial literacy, for all grade levels, within the existing mathematics curriculum or another appropriate subject-matter curriculum.(d) The state board of education shall encourage school districts when selecting textbooks for mathematics, economics, family and consumer science, accounting or other appropriate courses, to select those textbooks which contain substantive provisions on personal finance, including personal budgeting, credit, debt management and other topics concerning personal financial literacy.(e) The state board of education shall include questions relating to personal financial literacy in the statewide assessments for mathematics or social studies required under K.S.A. 72-5170, and amendments thereto. When the statewide assessments for mathematics or social studies are reviewed or rewritten, the state board of education shall examine the questions relating to personal financial literacy and rewrite such questions in order to determine if programs on personal financial literacy are equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to become self-supporting and enabling students to make critical decisions regarding personal finances.History: L. 2003, ch. 39, § 1; L. 2009, ch. 130, § 2; L. 2015, ch. 4, § 48; L. 2017, ch. 95, § 76; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-3237 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 32 - School Curriculum|72-3237 Disability history and awareness; objectives, guidelines and goals.

72-3237. Disability history and awareness; objectives, guidelines and goals. (a) The state board of education shall designate a period of time each school year as a time for disability history and awareness.(b) The state board of education shall develop objectives and guidelines for disability history and awareness, for all grade levels, within the existing curriculum for history, social studies or other appropriate subject-matter curriculum. The components of disability history and awareness may include, but not be limited to, the events and time lines relating to the development and evolution of services provided to individuals with disabilities and information relating to the contributions of specific individuals with disabilities, including the contributions of acknowledged national leaders.(c) The goals of disability history and awareness instruction include:(1) Encouraging the better treatment of individuals with disabilities, especially for school-age children.(2) Increasing attention to the prevention of bullying or harassment of students with disabilities.(3) Encouraging the development of self-esteem in individuals with disabilities.(4) Encouraging individuals with disabilities to obtain a postsecondary education which will empower such individuals to enter the workforce and contribute to their communities.(5) Reaffirming the local, state and federal commitment to providing an equal opportunity for, and the full inclusion in society of, all individuals with disabilities.(d) Each school district shall include disability history and awareness within the district's curriculum as deemed appropriate by the district.History: L. 2009, ch. 130, § 3; July 1.