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KS Stat § 72-4210 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 42 - Alternative Public Education|72-4210 Transportation of pupils.

72-4210. Transportation of pupils. The board of education of any school district in which a charter school is being operated shall provide transportation to and from the school for pupils who qualify for free meals under the national school lunch act and who live 21/2  or more miles from the school. Nothing in this section shall operate in any manner to prevent a board of education from providing transportation to and from a charter school for all pupils attending the school.History: L. 1994, ch. 289, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-4211 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 42 - Alternative Public Education|72-4211 Employee benefits.

72-4211. Employee benefits. (a) All employees who are participating in the operation of a charter school and who qualify for membership in the Kansas public employees retirement system shall be members of the system.(b) All employees of a school district who are participating in the operation of a charter school and who qualify for health insurance and other fringe benefit programs provided for other school district employees shall be eligible to participate in such programs.History: L. 1994, ch. 289, § 7; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-4212 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 42 - Alternative Public Education|72-4212 Technical advice and assistance; evaluation of charter schools; compilation of evaluations and submission to governor and legislature.

72-4212. Technical advice and assistance; evaluation of charter schools; compilation of evaluations and submission to governor and legislature. (a) The state board of education shall provide, upon request, any school building or school district employees group, any educational services contractor, and any other person or entity with technical advice and assistance regarding the establishment and operation of a charter school or the preparation of a petition requesting authorization of a board of education for the establishment and operation of such a school.(b) At the conclusion of each school year in which a charter school is operated in a school district, the board of education of the school district shall evaluate the impact the charter school has had on the educational system of the district and shall submit the evaluation to the state board of education. If applicable, the evaluation shall include a statement regarding the reasons why a charter school was discontinued or did not seek renewal and whether the program will continue as a non-charter school. The state board shall review, assess and compile the evaluations of charter schools submitted by boards of education and shall submit the compilation of evaluations and other relevant material, including specification of school district and state board waivers granted with respect to the operation of each charter school, to the governor and the legislature.History: L. 1994, ch. 289, § 8; L. 2004, ch. 53, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-4213 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 42 - Alternative Public Education|72-4213 State board of education; rules and regulations.

72-4213. State board of education; rules and regulations. (a) The state board of education may adopt rules and regulations to:(1) Administer the provisions of K.S.A. 72-4206 et. seq., and amendments thereto;(2) require periodic reports from charter schools; and(3) establish additional criteria for evaluating and approving charter schools.(b) Charter schools approved on or before July 1, 2002, are not required to comply with rules and regulations adopted pursuant to subsection (a) until the charter of such school expires.History: L. 2002, ch. 80, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-4221 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 42 - Alternative Public Education|72-4221 Coalition of innovative districts act; citation of act.

72-4221. Coalition of innovative districts act; citation of act. The provisions of K.S.A. 72-4221 through 72-4230, and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the coalition of innovative districts act.History: L. 2013, ch. 116, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-4222 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 42 - Alternative Public Education|72-4222 Definitions.

72-4222. Definitions. As used in K.S.A. 72-4221 through 72-4230, and amendments thereto:(a) "Board of education" means the locally elected board of education of a school district.(b) "Public innovative district" means a school district that has been approved to operate as a public innovative district pursuant to K.S.A. 72-4223, and amendments thereto.(c) "Coalition" means the coalition of innovative districts established pursuant to K.S.A. 72-4224, and amendments thereto.(d) "Completion percentage" means the percentage of high school graduates of a public innovative district that have enlisted in military service or completed a postsecondary educational certificate program or degree program as determined by the national student clearinghouse, or other postsecondary educational program completion database utilized by such public innovative district.(e) "School district" means a unified school district organized and operated under the laws of this state.(f) "School year" means the 12-month period ending June 30.(g) "State board" means the state board of education.History: L. 2013, ch. 116, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-4224 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 42 - Alternative Public Education|72-4224 Coalition of innovative districts; duties; reports.

72-4224. Coalition of innovative districts; duties; reports. (a) There is hereby established the coalition of innovative districts, which shall consist of each school district granted authority to operate as a public innovative district pursuant to K.S.A. 72-4223, and amendments thereto.(b) The duties and functions of the coalition set forth in the provisions of K.S.A. 72-4221 through 72-4230, and amendments thereto, shall be carried out by the coalition board, which shall consist of one representative of each public innovative district who shall be designated by the board of education of such public innovative district.(c) The chairperson of the coalition board shall be appointed by the governor, the chairperson of the senate committee on education and the chairperson of the house of representatives committee on education whose decision shall be unanimous. The chairperson shall serve for a term of five years. In the event of a vacancy in the position of chairperson, a successor shall be appointed pursuant to this subsection.(d) The coalition board may meet at such times and places as determined by the coalition board. Any action by the coalition board shall be taken only upon approval by a majority of the members.(e) The coalition board may organize itself into subcommittees.(f) The coalition board shall report annually to the governor and the legislature regarding pupil performance in public innovative districts, recommendations for amendments to laws and rules and regulations pertaining to school districts and any other information regarding the operation of public innovative districts during the immediately preceding school year.History: L. 2013, ch. 116, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-4226 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 42 - Alternative Public Education|72-4226 Same; initial term; renewal application.

72-4226. Same; initial term; renewal application. (a) The authority to operate as a public innovative district shall be effective for a period of five school years. At least 90 days prior to the expiration of such five-year period, the board of education of a public innovative district may submit an application for renewal of its authority to operate as a public innovative district. Such renewal application shall be submitted in such form and manner as prescribed by the state board.(b) A renewal application submitted pursuant to this section shall include:(1) Evidence that such public innovative district has met the standards on the math and reading state assessments, or the alternative assessment adopted by the board of education, during the period of operation as a public innovative district;(2) evidence that such public innovative district has shown improvement in its completion percentage during the period of operation as a public innovative district;(3) demonstrated progress that such public innovative district is achieving the goals and outcomes described in its application for authority to operate as a public innovative district; and(4) a description of compliance with the provisions of K.S.A. 72-4221 through 72-4230, and amendments thereto.(c) (1) Within 60 days after such renewal application is submitted, the state board shall review the renewal application to determine compliance with this section. If the renewal application is in compliance with the provisions of this section, the state board shall grant the renewal of the authority to operate as a public innovative district for a subsequent five-year period and notify the board of education of such public innovative district within 10 days after such decision.(2) If the state board determines the renewal application is not in compliance with this section, the state board shall hold a hearing on the issues in controversy. Representatives of the public innovative district shall be provided the opportunity to present information refuting the basis upon which the noncompliance is premised. At least 30 days' notice shall be provided to the board of education of the public innovative district prior to the hearing. Within 60 days after the hearing, the state board shall determine whether to not renew the grant of authority, renew the grant of authority contingent upon compliance with specified conditions or renew the grant of authority without conditions. Notification of such decision shall be sent to the board of education of the public innovative district and shall specify the reasons therefor.(3) If a grant of authority is not renewed, the board of education of such school district may apply for a grant of authority to operate as a public innovative district in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 72-4221 through 72-4230, and amendments thereto.History: L. 2013, ch. 116, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-4227 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 42 - Alternative Public Education|72-4227 Same; grant of authority; released or revoked.

72-4227. Same; grant of authority; released or revoked. (a) If at any time a public innovative district fails to meet any of the renewal criteria set forth in subsection (b) of K.S.A. 72-4226, and amendments thereto, for two or more consecutive school years, then:(1) Such public innovative district may submit a petition to the state board for a release of the grant of authority to operate as a public innovative district; or(2) the coalition board may submit a petition to the state board requesting that such public innovative district have its grant of authority to operate as a public innovative district revoked.(b) If a petition is submitted to the state board pursuant to subsection (a)(1), then the state board shall grant such petition and release such public innovative district from the grant of authority to operate as a public innovative district. Such release shall be effective for the school year immediately succeeding the grant of the petition.(c) If a petition is submitted to the state board pursuant to subsection (a)(2), then the state board shall hold a hearing on the issues in controversy. Representatives of the public innovative district shall be provided the opportunity to present information refuting the basis upon which the petition is premised. At least 30 days' notice shall be provided to the board of education of the public innovative district prior to the hearing. Within 60 days after the hearing, the state board shall determine whether to grant or deny the petition. Notification of such decision shall be sent to the board of education of the public innovative district and shall specify the reasons therefor. If the petition is granted, the authority to operate as a public innovative district shall be revoked commencing with the school year immediately succeeding the grant of the petition.History: L. 2013, ch. 116, § 7; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-4228 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 42 - Alternative Public Education|72-4228 Superintendent meetings.

72-4228. Superintendent meetings. The members of the coalition, represented by the superintendent of each public innovative district, shall meet at least once a month to discuss the educational programs of the public innovative districts and the success or failure thereof. Such meetings shall be conducted in the spirit of cooperation and the sharing of educational program concepts that are either being implemented or being considered for implementation.History: L. 2013, ch. 116, § 8; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-4229 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 42 - Alternative Public Education|72-4229 Technical advice and assistance.

72-4229. Technical advice and assistance. The state board shall provide, upon request, any board of education with technical advice and assistance regarding the preparation of an application for a grant of authority to operate a public innovative district.History: L. 2013, ch. 116, § 9; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-4230 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 42 - Alternative Public Education|72-4230 Rules and regulations.

72-4230. Rules and regulations. The state board shall adopt such rules and regulations as necessary for the implementation and administration of the provisions of K.S.A. 72-4221 through 72-4230, and amendments thereto.History: L. 2013, ch. 116, § 10; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-4241 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 42 - Alternative Public Education|72-4241 Alternative schools; authorization to establish; waiver from certain requirements, how acquired; terms and conditions.

72-4241. Alternative schools; authorization to establish; waiver from certain requirements, how acquired; terms and conditions. The board of education of any school district may establish an alternative school or schools at any of the levels of grade seven or above to provide an educational alternative for students determined by such board of education to be unable to benefit from other schools of the school district. Courses of instruction and other requirements of statutes and rules and regulations shall apply to any such schools to the extent that the same are not obstructive to programs of learning and instruction in such schools. In the event the board of education determines that it is desirable to vary in some manner from the terms and conditions of a statute or the rules and regulations of the state board of education, such board of education shall make application to the state board of education for a complete or partial waiver of such statutory or rule and regulation requirements, and upon approval of such application, or amendment and approval thereof, the board of education shall be authorized to operate such alternative school under the terms and conditions of such waiver until such time as the waiver may be rescinded or modified by the state board, or by act of the legislature.History: L. 1974, ch. 286, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-4345 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 43 - Alternative Nonpublic Education|72-4345 Nonaccredited private schools; pupil records; definitions.

72-4345. Nonaccredited private schools; pupil records; definitions. As used in this act:(a) "Private elementary or secondary school" means an organization which regularly offers education at the elementary or secondary level and attendance at which satisfies the compulsory school attendance laws of this state, but which is not accredited by the state board of education.(b) "Pupil records" means all records, files and data of pupils who are or have been in attendance at a private elementary or secondary school.(c) "Official custodian" means any officer or employee of a private elementary or secondary school who is responsible for the custody and maintenance of pupil records.History: L. 1982, ch. 286, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-4346 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 43 - Alternative Nonpublic Education|72-4346 Same; registration of name and address required; state board of education, administration and duties.

72-4346. Same; registration of name and address required; state board of education, administration and duties. (a) The official custodian of every private elementary or secondary school shall register the name and address of the private elementary or secondary school with the state board of education.(b) The state board of education shall administer the provisions of this act and shall prepare and maintain a compilation of the registrations submitted under subsection (a).(c) Upon transfer of a pupil from a private elementary or secondary school to a school district, an accredited nonpublic school, or another private elementary or secondary school, the state board of education, upon request of the school district, accredited nonpublic school, or other private elementary or secondary school therefor, shall make available the registration of the private elementary or secondary school from which the pupil transferred.History: L. 1982, ch. 286, § 2; L. 1986, ch. 268, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-4347 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 43 - Alternative Nonpublic Education|72-4347 Same; purpose of registration requirement.

72-4347. Same; purpose of registration requirement. The purpose of this act is solely to make available to a school district, an accredited nonpublic school, or a private elementary or secondary school to which a pupil transfers, the name and location of the private elementary or secondary school from which the pupil transferred so that request may be made by the transferee school district, accredited nonpublic school, or private elementary or secondary school for the pupil's records.History: L. 1982, ch. 286, § 3; L. 1986, ch. 268, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-4348 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 43 - Alternative Nonpublic Education|72-4348 School districts not required to provide certain persons educational services in regular school setting; alternative placement to be offered.

72-4348. School districts not required to provide certain persons educational services in regular school setting; alternative placement to be offered. (a) A school district shall not be required to provide any person who has attained 19 years of age and who is not currently enrolled in the school district with educational services in a regular school setting. If a school district elects not to provide such person with educational services in a regular school setting, the school district shall offer the person educational services in an alternative setting or an alternative educational program. The educational services or educational program provided any person as an alternative to regular school placement shall be designed to provide the person with the opportunity to satisfactorily complete the course requirements of the state board of education necessary for graduation from high school.(b) Whenever a school district provides educational services or educational programs to persons as an alternative to regular school placement, such persons shall be subject to the same requirements, terms and conditions of law, rules and regulations and district policies as are applicable to persons in regular school placement.(c) The foregoing provisions of this section do not apply to persons who have been determined to be exceptional children, except gifted children, under the provisions of the special education for exceptional children act. Such persons shall be subject to the provisions of their respective individualized education programs.History: L. 1997, ch. 130, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-4351 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 43 - Alternative Nonpublic Education|72-4351 Citation of act.

72-4351. Citation of act. The provisions of K.S.A. 72-4351 through 72-4357, and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the tax credit for low income students scholarship program act.History: L. 2014, ch. 93, § 55; May 1.
KS Stat § 72-4352 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 43 - Alternative Nonpublic Education|72-4352 Definitions.

72-4352. Definitions. As used in the tax credit for low income students scholarship program act:(a) "Contributions" means monetary gifts or donations and in-kind contributions, gifts or donations that have an established market value.(b) "Department" means the Kansas department of revenue.(c) "Educational scholarship" means an amount not to exceed $8,000 per school year provided to an eligible student, or to a qualified school with respect to an eligible student, to cover all or a portion of the costs of education including tuition, fees and expenses of a qualified school and, if applicable, the costs of transportation to a qualified school if provided by such qualified school.(d) "Eligible student" means a child who:(1) Resides in Kansas; and(2) (A) (i) Is eligible for free or reduced-price meals under the national school lunch act; and(ii) (a) was enrolled in kindergarten or any of the grades one through eight in any public school in the previous school year in which an educational scholarship is first sought for the child; or(b) is eligible to be enrolled in any public school in the school year in which an educational scholarship is first sought for the child and the child is under the age of six years; or(B) has received an educational scholarship under the program and has not graduated from high school or reached the age of 21 years.(e) "Parent" includes a guardian, custodian or other person with authority to act on behalf of the child.(f) "Program" means the tax credit for low income students scholarship program established in K.S.A. 72-4351 through 72-4357, and amendments thereto.(g) "Public school" means any school operated by a unified school district under the laws of this state.(h) "Qualified school" means any nonpublic school that:(1) Provides education to elementary or secondary students;(2) is accredited by the state board or a national or regional accrediting agency that is recognized by the state board for the purpose of satisfying the teaching performance assessment for professional licensure;(3) has notified the state board of its intention to participate in the program; and(4) complies with the requirements of the program. (i) "Scholarship granting organization" means an organization that complies with the requirements of this program and provides educational scholarships to eligible students or to qualified schools in which parents have enrolled eligible students.(j) "School district" or "district" means any unified school district organized and operating under the laws of this state.(k) "School year" means the same as in K.S.A. 72-5132, and amendments thereto.(l) "Secretary" means the secretary of revenue.(m) "State board" means the state board of education.History: L. 2014, ch. 93, § 56; L. 2015, ch. 4, § 67; L. 2015, ch. 99, § 20; L. 2017, ch. 95, § 95; L. 2017, ch. 95, § 96; L. 2019, ch. 19, § 7; L. 2021, ch. 114, § 15; July 1.