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2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 64 - Student Transportation › 72-6491 Transportation of nonpublic school pupils.

72-6491.
Transportation of nonpublic school pupils.
(a) Whenever any school district shall provide or furnish transportation under authority of this act for pupils attending the public schools, pupils residing in such school district attending private or parochial schools of elementary or high school grades which are accredited by the state board of education, who shall reside on or along the highway or street constituting the regular route of a school bus, or who shall gather at some place on the regular route nearest or most easily accessible to their homes or such schools, where such transportation is provided for pupils attending the public schools, shall be entitled to the privilege of such school bus transportation upon such regular route as arranged for the benefit of pupils attending public schools. For the purposes of this section, regular route shall not include any route arranged by the school district for the transportation of exceptional children to special education services.
(b) Whenever any school district shall provide or furnish transportation under authority of article 64 of chapter 72 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated for pupils attending the public schools, it may provide or furnish transportation for pupils residing in the district and attending private or parochial schools of elementary or high school grades which are accredited by the state board of education to such extent and upon such conditions as the school district shall deem appropriate. The authorization contained in this subsection (b) shall be in addition to the requirement provided in subsection (a) of this section.
(c) Whenever any school district shall provide or furnish transportation under authority of this section for pupils attending private or parochial schools, such transportation shall be provided or furnished to such pupils under the same terms and conditions as are imposed upon pupils attending the public schools.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 401, § 6; L. 1978, ch. 304, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 64 - Student Transportation › 72-6492 Interschool district contracts for transportation.

72-6492.
Interschool district contracts for transportation.
Every board of education may contract with any other board of education for transportation of students, if such contracts are consistent with K.S.A. 72-6487. Any board of education of a school district contracting to transport students of any other school district may transport such students and shall have all of the rights and powers granted under K.S.A. 72-6488, 72-6489, 72-6490 and 72-6491.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 401, § 7; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 64 - Student Transportation › 72-6493 Compliance with uniform act regulating traffic on highways; additional regulation.

72-6493.
Compliance with uniform act regulating traffic on highways; additional regulation.
All school buses, as defined in subsection (g)(1) of K.S.A. 72-6486, and amendments thereto, shall conform to the requirements of, and be operated in accordance with, the uniform act regulating traffic on highways. All school buses as defined in subsection (g) of K.S.A. 72-6486, and amendments thereto, and all buses designated in subsection (c)(3) of K.S.A. 72-6486, and amendments thereto, shall also conform to the requirements of, and be operated in accordance with, rules and regulations adopted by state board of education. In addition, the board of education may adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this act.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 401, § 8; L. 1975, ch. 427, § 235; L. 1978, ch. 303, § 4; L. 1994, ch. 201, § 7; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 64 - Student Transportation › 72-6494 Transportation of nonresident students; when authorized; conditions; limitations.

72-6494. Transportation of nonresident students; when authorized; conditions; limitations.
(a) The board of education of a school district shall not furnish or provide transportation for students who reside in another school district except in accordance with the written consent of the board of education of the school district in which such student resides, or in accordance with an order issued by a board of education under the provisions of K.S.A. 72-3124, and amendments thereto, or in accordance with the provisions of an agreement entered into under authority of K.S.A. 72-13,101, and amendments thereto.
(b) A school district may transport a nonresident student if such student boards the school bus within the boundaries or on the boundary of the transporting school district. To the extent that the provisions of this subsection conflict with the provisions of subsection (a), the provisions of subsection (a) shall control.
(c) No student who is furnished or provided transportation by a school district that is not the school district in which the student resides shall be counted in the computation of the school district's transportation weighting under the Kansas school equity and enhancement act, K.S.A. 72-5131 et seq., and amendments thereto.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 401, § 9; L. 1980, ch. 225, § 1; L. 1984, ch. 261, § 19; L. 1984, ch. 262, § 6; L. 1997, ch. 183, § 5; L. 1999, ch. 20, § 3; L. 2000, ch. 155, § 3; L. 2001, ch. 22, § 3; L. 2015, ch. 4, § 59; L. 2017, ch. 95, § 86; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 64 - Student Transportation › 72-6495 Severability.

72-6495.
Severability.
If any clause, paragraph, subsection or section of this act shall be held invalid or unconstitutional, it shall be conclusively presumed that the legislature would have enacted the remainder of this act without such invalid or unconstitutional clause, paragraph, subsection or section.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 401, § 13; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 64 - Student Transportation › 72-6496 Used school buses; purchaser's duty to modify; exceptions.

72-6496.
Used school buses; purchaser's duty to modify; exceptions.
(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), any individual, firm, partnership, association or corporation who purchases a motor vehicle, which was operated by the seller thereof as a school bus, as defined in K.S.A. 8-1461, and any amendments thereto, is hereby required to repaint such vehicle a color other than yellow and disassemble and remove the "stop arm" therefrom and disconnect all flashing or rotating warning lights on such vehicle before it is operated on the public highways of this state for any purpose other than those set forth in the definitions of a school bus referred to in K.S.A. 8-1461, and amendments thereto.
(b) The provisions of subsection (a), shall not apply to a bus being used as a church bus or day care program bus, as defined in K.S.A. 8-1730a, and amendments thereto.
(c) Any not-for-profit organization, purchasing a used school bus under subsection (a), shall not be required to repaint such bus.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 88, § 1; L. 1975, ch. 33, § 11; L. 1978, ch. 40, § 2; L. 1980, ch. 43, § 4; L. 2001, ch. 142, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 64 - Student Transportation › 72-6497 Same; penalty for violations.

72-6497.
Same; penalty for violations.
Any individual, firm, partnership, association or corporation who operates such motor vehicle in violation of the requirements of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100), or confined in the county jail for not more than thirty (30) days, or be both so fined and imprisoned.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 88, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 64 - Student Transportation › 72-6499 School bus transportation for adult students; policy for provision authorized.

72-6499.
School bus transportation for adult students; policy for provision authorized.
(a) The board of education of any school district, pursuant to a policy developed and adopted by the board, may provide that whenever the school district furnishes school bus transportation for pupils of the school district to or from attendance at class in an area vocational school, area vocational-technical school, technical college, community college, or four-year college or university, adults who are students enrolled at any such educational institution may be furnished such school bus transportation to or from attendance at class, on a space available basis, along with the pupils of the school district. Whenever any school district shall furnish transportation for adult students pursuant to a policy adopted under authority of this section, such transportation shall be furnished subject to such terms and conditions as the board of education of the school district shall impose.
(b) Fees for the furnishing of transportation for adult students pursuant to a policy adopted under authority of this section may be charged such adult students to offset, totally or in part, any costs incurred by a school district in the furnishing of such transportation, or such transportation may be furnished free of charge. Any revenues received by a board of education as fees charged adult students for transportation furnished under authority of this section shall be deposited in the general fund of the district and may be expended whether the same have been budgeted or not.
History:
L. 1997, ch. 133, § 2; L. 2003, ch. 116, § 14; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 64 - Student Transportation › 72-64,100 Transportation of pupils; use of school bus required; when.

72-64,100.
Transportation of pupils; use of school bus required; when.
(a) Except as provided by subsection (b), any school district or nonpublic school transporting students in a vehicle designed for transporting more than 10 passengers in addition to the driver, shall transport such students in a school bus, as defined in subsection (g) of K.S.A. 72-6486, and amendments thereto, or in a bus other than a school bus designated in clauses (3) and (4) of subsection (c) of K.S.A. 72-6486, and amendments thereto.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), any school district or nonpublic school which has purchased and has placed into operation prior to July 1, 2001, any motor vehicles designed for transporting more than 10 passengers, but less than 15 passengers, and is not a school bus, may continue to operate such motor vehicles for the purpose of transporting students until July 1, 2005.
History:
L. 2001, ch. 142, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 64 - Student Transportation › 72-64,101 Transportation of certain pupils from U.S.D. 207 to U.S.D. 453.

72-64,101. Transportation of certain pupils from U.S.D. 207 to U.S.D. 453.
(a) The board of education of Fort Leavenworth, U.S.D. No. 207 may provide transportation for any pupil in grades 10 through 12 who resides on Fort Leavenworth military reservation, but who is enrolled in and attends high school in Leavenworth, U.S.D. No. 453.
(b) Solely for the purpose of computation of transportation weighting, as provided by this section, any pupil provided transportation pursuant to this section shall be counted as regularly enrolled in and attending school in U.S.D. No. 207 on September 20 of the current school year.
History:
L. 2011, ch. 106, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 64 - Student Transportation › 72-64,102 Design and operation of school buses; powers, duties and functions of state board; custody of records; rules and regulations.

72-64,102.
Design and operation of school buses; powers, duties and functions of state board; custody of records; rules and regulations.
(a) For the purpose of regulating the design and operation of school buses, whenever the secretary of transportation, or words of like effect, is referred to or designated by a statute, contract or other document, such reference or designation shall be deemed to apply to the state board of education.
(b) On the effective date of this act, the state board of education shall succeed to the custody and control of all records which were used for or pertain to the performance of powers, duties and functions imposed and conferred on the secretary of transportation under the provisions of this act. Any conflict as to the proper disposition of such records arising under this section, and resulting from the transfer of the powers, duties and functions of the secretary of transportation to the state board of education shall be resolved by the governor, whose decision shall be final.
(c) All rules and regulations of the secretary of transportation adopted pursuant to K.S.A. 8-2009, and amendments thereto, in existence on the effective date of this act, shall continue to be effective and shall be deemed to be duly adopted rules and regulations of the state board of education, until revised, amended, revoked or nullified pursuant to law.
History:
L. 1994, ch. 201, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 64 - Student Transportation › 72-64,103 School bus safety fund.

72-64,103.
School bus safety fund.
There is hereby created the school bus safety fund in the state treasury which shall be administered by the state board of education. All expenditures from the school bus safety fund shall be for the purpose of regulating the design and operation of school buses. All expenditures from the school bus safety 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 the board's designee.
History:
L. 1994, ch. 201, § 2; L. 1995, ch. 78, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 65 - Traffic And Parking On School District Grounds › 72-6526 Motor vehicles on school grounds; parking; permits and misuse of areas; penalties.

72-6526.
Motor vehicles on school grounds; parking; permits and misuse of areas; penalties.
All roads, streets, driveways, and parking facilities for motor vehicles on the grounds of any school shall be under the care, control, maintenance and supervision of the board of education of the school district within which such school is located. The board is authorized to allocate and designate parking areas on the grounds of any school located within the school district governed by such board and may authorize schools located within the school district governed by such board to issue permits to use such parking areas to its officers or employees, and to the students attending such schools; and to allocate parking areas to those persons having business appointments, or to guests of such schools; and to impose such fines for misuse of such parking areas by the officers, employees, or students attending such schools, as shall be established by the rules and regulations of the board.
History:
L. 1973, ch. 301, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 65 - Traffic And Parking On School District Grounds › 72-6527 Same; rules and regulations; parking; speed limits; enforcement.

72-6527.
Same; rules and regulations; parking; speed limits; enforcement.
The board of education of any school district, by formal resolution, may adopt rules and regulations governing the parking of motor vehicles upon the roads, streets, driveways and parking facilities within the grounds of any school located within the school district governed by such board and also rules and regulations prescribing speed limits on the roads, streets, driveways, grounds or parking facilities to which the same are applicable and in the manner prescribed by the board. Any board of education adopting rules and regulations under this section is authorized to enforce the same through its agents, security guards, or other employees.
History:
L. 1973, ch. 301, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 65 - Traffic And Parking On School District Grounds › 72-6528 Same; city ordinances regulating parking and traffic applicable; when and where; penalties for violations.

72-6528.
Same; city ordinances regulating parking and traffic applicable; when and where; penalties for violations.
In those instances where a school is located within the corporate limits of a city, the board of education of any school district within which such school is located may agree or consent that ordinances of such city pertaining to parking and traffic regulations on city streets shall apply to all or part of the roads, streets and driveways on the grounds of such school, and when such agreement or consent has been made or given by the board, then such city ordinances shall apply to all or part of the roads, streets and driveways of the school as shall have been designated by the board in its agreement or consent. Persons violating such ordinances shall be subject to prosecution in the municipal court of the city and summonses may be issued by the city for such violations.
History:
L. 1973, ch. 301, § 3; L. 1976, ch. 145, § 233; L. 1977, ch. 105, § 22; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 65 - Traffic And Parking On School District Grounds › 72-6529 Same; fees and fines; authority to charge and collect; use of.

72-6529.
Same; fees and fines; authority to charge and collect; use of.
The board of education of any school district may provide for the charging and collection of fees for the use of parking facilities at any school located within the school district governed by such board, and these and all fines for misuse of parking areas so collected shall be used by the board of education to benefit the school where collected for the purpose of the payment of the expense of enforcing the rules and regulations governing parking and speed limits and the construction, maintenance and repair of parking facilities at such school.
History:
L. 1973, ch. 301, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 71 - School Activities Associations › 72-7115 Same; compliance with act or forfeiture.

72-7115.
Same; compliance with act or forfeiture.
Any association or corporation referred to in K.S.A. 72-7114, and amendments thereto, which shall fail or refuse to comply with the provisions of this act, as amended, shall forfeit its right to do business and it shall be the duty of the attorney general to institute a proper proceeding to enforce such forfeiture and to have a receiver appointed to liquidate the affairs of such association or corporation. Any assets of such association or corporation remaining after such liquidation shall be paid over to the state board of education to be equitably distributed to the member schools.
History: L. 1955, ch. 341, § 2; L. 1969, ch. 311, § 2; L. 1977, ch. 239, § 2; April 9.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 71 - School Activities Associations › 72-7116 Same; payment by school districts to complying association only; penalties.

72-7116.
Same; payment by school districts to complying association only; penalties.
On or after the effective date of this act, it shall be unlawful for any board of education of any school district, or for any school administrator or official of any school district to pay or authorize or approve the payment of any amount from any public or activity fund of the school district to a private association or corporation having for its purpose the promotion, development and direction of activities and contests between such schools in this state and which shall not comply with the provisions of K.S.A. 72-7114 to 72-7118, inclusive. Any member of a board of education of any school district who shall vote to authorize or approve any such payment or any school administrator or official who shall pay or authorize or approve any such payment shall be personally liable for any amount so paid. Payment of dues to an association or corporation complying with the provisions of this act and the right of such association or corporation to receive and dispose of any funds so received are hereby authorized.
History: L. 1955, ch. 341, § 3; L. 1957, ch. 375, § 2; L. 1969, ch. 311, § 3; L. 1977, ch. 239, § 3; April 9.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 71 - School Activities Associations › 72-7117 Same; definitions.

72-7117.
Same; definitions.
As used in this act, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) "Activities" means school activities and contests in the fields of athletics, music, forensics, dramatics and any other interschool extracurricular activities by students enrolled in any of the grades from seven (7) to twelve (12), inclusive.
(b) "Board of education" means the board of education of a school district and the governing authority of any accredited nonpublic school.
(c) "School district" means any public school district.
History: L. 1955, ch. 341, § 4; L. 1957, ch. 375, § 3; L. 1969, ch. 311, § 4; L. 1977, ch. 239, § 4; April 9.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 71 - School Activities Associations › 72-7118 Same; appeals; procedure; duties of appeal board.

72-7118.
Same; appeals; procedure; duties of appeal board.
(a) In accordance with such procedures as the board of directors shall prescribe, any student, the parent or guardian of any student, or any member school aggrieved by any decision of the board of directors or the executive board of the association, or any of its officers or employees, may appeal the decision by notifying the executive director of the association who shall arrange for a hearing before the appeal board of such association. The appeal board shall hear the appeal within 10 days after notification of the appeal has been filed unless the 10-day period is extended for an additional period of time as specified and agreed upon by the parties to the hearing.
(b) In the case of an appeal from a decision of the board of directors, notification of the appeal shall be filed within 30 days from the date of publication of such decision. The appeal board shall render a written opinion not later than five days after the close of the hearing, setting forth its findings of fact and recommendation as to the determination of the issues. The appeal board may recommend that the decision of the board of directors be sustained or that such decision be reconsidered and revoked, modified or amended. The appeal board may recommend to the board of directors proposed amendments or modifications of such decision, but the board of directors shall not be bound by the recommendations of the appeal board. The recommendations of the appeal board shall be submitted to the board of directors which, after considering the recommendations, shall make a final determination of the matter.
(c) In the case of an appeal from a decision of the executive board or any officer or employee of the association, notification of the appeal shall be filed within 30 days from the date on which notice of such decision is received. The appeal board shall render a written decision not later than five days after the close of the hearing, setting forth the reasons for its decision and the decision of the appeal board shall be final.
(d) The hearing provided for in this section shall be an open hearing unless the appellant requests that the hearing be closed. A quorum of five members of the appeal board shall be required for the purpose of hearing any appeal under this section and a majority vote of the members present for such hearing shall be required for any action of the appeal board. No member of the appeal board, in the member's capacity as such member, shall participate in the hearing of any appeal or act upon any matter which involves or will affect any school with which such member is associated by reason of employment or the holding of the position of board of education member.
History:
L. 1955, ch. 341, § 5; L. 1957, ch. 375, § 4; L. 1969, ch. 311, § 5; L. 1977, ch. 239, § 5; L. 1993, ch. 245, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 71 - School Activities Associations › 72-7119 School sports head injury prevention act.

72-7119. School sports head injury prevention act.
(a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the school sports head injury prevention act.
(b) As used in this section:
(1) "School" means any public or accredited private high school, middle school or junior high school.
(2) "Health care provider" means a person licensed by the state board of healing arts to practice medicine and surgery.
(c) The state board of education, in cooperation with the Kansas state high school activities association, shall compile information on the nature and risk of concussion and head injury including the dangers and risks associated with the continuation of playing or practicing after a person suffers a concussion or head injury. Such information shall be provided to school districts for distribution to coaches, school athletes and the parents or guardians of school athletes.
(d) A school athlete may not participate in any sport competition or practice session unless such athlete and the athlete's parent or guardian have signed, and returned to the school, a concussion and head injury information release form. A release form shall be signed and returned each school year that a student athlete participates in sport competitions or practice sessions.
(e) If a school athlete suffers, or is suspected of having suffered, a concussion or head injury during a sport competition or practice session, such school athlete immediately shall be removed from the sport competition or practice session.
(f) Any school athlete who has been removed from a sport competition or practice session shall not return to competition or practice until the athlete is evaluated by a health care provider and the health care provider provides such athlete a written clearance to return to play or practice. If the health care provider who provides the clearance to return to play or practice is not an employee of the school district, such health care provider shall not be liable for civil damages resulting from any act or omission in the rendering of such care, other than acts or omissions constituting gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.
(g) This section shall take effect on and after July 1, 2011.
History:
L. 2011, ch. 114, § 17; June 9.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 71 - School Activities Associations › 72-7120 Participation in nonschool swimming or diving athletic training.

72-7120. Participation in nonschool swimming or diving athletic training.
(a) The Kansas state high school activities association and its member high schools, and administrators, principals, coaches, teachers and other affiliated with such association and member high schools, shall not adopt any rules and regulations or interpret any existing rule and regulation in any manner which would prohibit a student athlete from training with any Kansas state high school league-sponsored sport or competition while the student athlete is participating in nonschool swimming athletic training or diving athletic training, or both, during the high school sport season and throughout the year if:
(1) The nonschool swimming athletic training or diving athletic training, or both, is under the jurisdiction of and sanctioned by the national governing body of the sport, U.S.A. swimming, inc., or U.S.A. diving, inc. and is conducted in a manner which protects the health and safety of the student athlete; and
(2) the student athlete meets the reasonable and ordinary school-established requirements for participation in the student athlete's high school swimming program or diving program, or both, including requirements designed to protect the health and safety of such student athlete.
(b) This section shall take effect on and after July 1, 2011.
History:
L. 2011, ch. 114, § 18; June 9.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 71 - School Activities Associations › 72-7121 Participation in public school activities by student attending nonpublic schools; eligibility; participation requirements.

72-7121. Participation in public school activities by student attending nonpublic schools; eligibility; participation requirements.
(a) Any student who meets the requirements of this section shall be permitted to participate in any activities offered by a school district that are regulated, supervised, promoted and developed by the activities association referred to in K.S.A. 72-7114, and amendments thereto. A student shall be permitted to participate in any such activities if such student:
(1) Is a resident of the school district;
(2) is enrolled and attending a nonpublic elementary or secondary school;
(3) complies with the requirements of K.S.A. 72-6262, and amendments thereto, prior to participation in any such activity;
(4) meets any applicable age and eligibility requirements set forth by the activities association referred to in K.S.A. 72-7114, and amendments thereto, that are not otherwise in conflict with this section;
(5) pays any fees required by the school district for participation in such activity if such fees are generally imposed upon all other students who participate in such activity; and
(6) seeks participation at the appropriate school of the school district that corresponds to where such student resides within the school district's respective school attendance boundaries established by the board of education of the school district.
(b) (1) Any student attending a home school who seeks to participate in an activity in the student's resident school district shall be deemed to meet any academic eligibility requirements established by the activities association for participation in an activity if:
(A) The student is maintaining satisfactory progress towards achievement or promotion to the next grade level; and
(B) the parent, teacher or organization that provides instruction to the student submits an affidavit or transcript to the activities association indicating the student meets the academic eligibility requirements of subparagraph (A).
(2) Upon submission of an affidavit, the student attending a home school shall be deemed to meet any academic eligibility requirements established by the activities association and shall retain such academic eligibility during the activity season for which such affidavit is submitted.
(c) The board of education of a school district may require a student who participates in an activity pursuant to this section to enroll in a particular course or complete a particular course as a condition of participation, if such requirement is imposed upon all other students who participate in such activity.
(d) Except as provided in subsection (b), any student who seeks to participate in an activity pursuant to this section shall be subject to any tryout or other participation requirements that are otherwise applicable to all other students for participation in the activity.
(e) This section shall take effect on and after July 1, 2023.
History:
L. 2023, ch. 98, § 5; June 8.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 71 - School Activities Associations › 72-7122 Participation in nonpublic school activities by students attending a public school part time.

72-7122. Participation in nonpublic school activities by students attending a public school part time.
(a) The activities association referred to in K.S.A. 72-7114, and amendments thereto, shall not prohibit a student primarily enrolled in and attending a nonpublic school who enrolls part time in a public school from participating in any activity available to such student as part of such student's primary enrollment and attendance at a nonpublic school.
(b) This section shall take effect on and after July 1, 2023.
History:
L. 2023, ch. 98, § 6; June 8.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 71 - School Activities Associations › 72-7123 Broadcast agreements; authorization of local broadcasts under exclusive agreements; requirements.

72-7123. Broadcast agreements; authorization of local broadcasts under exclusive agreements; requirements.
(a) If the association enters into or renews an exclusive broadcast agreement for a regular season activity or postseason activity, such agreement shall not prohibit local broadcasters from broadcasting a school's regular season activity or postseason activity if the local broadcasters:
(1) Provide broadcast services for the school that is participating in the postseason activity;
(2) broadcast at least 1/3 of the events of such activity during the regular season; and
(3) entered into valid broadcast agreements to broadcast the events of the activity during the regular season.
(b) The provisions of this section shall not prohibit the association from requiring local broadcasters to enter into regular season or postseason broadcast agreements with stipulations that may include, but are not limited to:
(1) Reasonable compensation for broadcasts, except that no fee shall be charged for such broadcasts;
(2) approval by host site;
(3) limitations on organizations that are permitted to sponsor part of the broadcast; and
(4) requirements for competent and professional announcers.
(c) As used in this section:
(1) "Activity" and "activities" mean the same as defined in K.S.A. 72-7117, and amendments thereto.
(2) "Association" means the state high school activities association or any association authorized by K.S.A. 72-7114, and amendments thereto.
(3) "Broadcast" means the live or recorded audio or video transmission of an activity, play-by-play or similar accounts of such activity via radio, television, internet or other technologies.
(4) "Exclusive broadcast agreement" means an agreement entered into between the association and an organization to broadcast association activities under which such organization retains sole rights to broadcast such activities or first right to broadcast such activities.
(5) "Local broadcaster" means an organization, located in Kansas, that provides local broadcast services for any activity of a local school. "Local broadcaster" includes a student organized broadcast that is offered as an educational course or program by the school.
(6) "Organization" means an individual, public or private corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture or any other legal or commercial entity.
(7) "Postseason activity" means an association-sponsored activity that occurs after the regular season is complete, including individual games and tournaments.
History:
L. 2023, ch. 87, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 72 - Student Publications › 72-7210 Definitions.

72-7210.
Definitions.
As used in this act:
(a) "School district" means any public school district organized and operating under the laws of this state.
(b) "Student publication" means any matter which is prepared, substantially written, or published by students, which is distributed or generally made available, either free of charge or for a fee, to members of the student body, and which is prepared under the direction of a certified employee.
History:
L. 1992, ch. 5, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 72 - Student Publications › 72-7211 Liberty of press protected; regulation authorized; review of material not restraint on publication; material not protected; responsibilities of editors and advisers; liability, immunity and limitations.

72-7211.
Liberty of press protected; regulation authorized; review of material not restraint on publication; material not protected; responsibilities of editors and advisers; liability, immunity and limitations.
(a) The liberty of the press in student publications shall be protected. School employees may regulate the number, length, frequency, distribution and format of student publications. Material shall not be suppressed solely because it involves political or controversial subject matter.
(b) Review of material prepared for student publications and encouragement of the expression of such material in a manner that is consistent with high standards of English and journalism shall not be deemed to be or construed as a restraint on publication of the material or an abridgment of the right to freedom of expression in student publications.
(c) Publication or other expression that is libelous, slanderous or obscene or matter that commands, requests, induces, encourages, commends or promotes conduct that is defined by law as a crime or conduct that constitutes a ground or grounds for the suspension or expulsion of students as enumerated in K.S.A. 72-6114, and amendments thereto, or which creates a material or substantial disruption of the normal school activity is not protected by this act.
(d) Subject to the limitations imposed by this section, student editors of student publications are responsible for determining the news, opinion, and advertising content of such publications. Student publication advisers and other certified employees who supervise or direct the preparation of material for expression in student publications are responsible for teaching and encouraging free and responsible expression of material and high standards of English and journalism. No such adviser or employee shall be terminated from employment, transferred, or relieved of duties imposed under this subsection for refusal to abridge or infringe upon the right to freedom of expression conferred by this act.
(e) No publication or other expression of matter by students in the exercise of rights under this act shall be deemed to be an expression of school district policy. No school district, member of the board of education or employee thereof, shall be held responsible in any civil or criminal action for any publication or other expression of matter by students in the exercise of rights under this act. Student editors and other students of a school district, if such student editors and other students have attained the age of majority, shall be held liable in any civil or criminal action for matter expressed in student publications to the extent of any such student editor's or other student's responsibility for and involvement in the preparation and publication of such matter.
History:
L. 1992, ch. 5, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 82 - Education Compacts › 72-8262 Kansas members of the education commission of the states; terms; vacancies; meetings.

72-8262.
Kansas members of the education commission of the states; terms; vacancies; meetings.
(a) The members of the education commission of the states representing the state of Kansas shall be the following: (1) The governor; (2) the chairperson of the senate committee on education, or a member of such committee designated by such chairperson; (3) the chairperson of the committee on education of the house of representatives, or a member of such committee designated by such chairperson; (4) a member of the state board of education designated by it; (5) a member of the state board of regents designated by it; and (6) two (2) members who shall be appointed to serve at the pleasure of the governor. Terms for (1), (2) and (3) shall expire concurrently with their terms as elective state officers. Terms for (4), (5) and (6) serving on such commission on the effective date of this act shall expire on such date and thereafter such terms shall be for a period of two (2) years. All vacancies in the membership of the commission shall be filled in the same manner as originally filled, except that vacancies created for reasons other than expiration of terms of office shall be filled for the unexpired terms.
(b) Within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this act, the members of the education commission of the states representing the state of Kansas shall meet at Topeka upon the call of any one (1) of the members of such commission for the purpose of organizing by selecting from its membership a chairperson. Thereafter the members of such commission shall hold a meeting at least once in each year at which meeting a chairperson shall be selected. Special meetings may be called and held at the discretion of the chairperson, and shall be called by the chairperson upon request of a majority of the members of such commission. The director of legislative administrative services shall assist the commission in accordance with its requests.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 284, § 2; L. 1976, ch. 316, § 1; May 8.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 82 - Education Compacts › 72-8263 Filing bylaws with secretary of state.

72-8263.
Filing bylaws with secretary of state.
Pursuant to article III(I) of the compact the commission shall file a copy of its bylaws and any amendment thereto with the secretary of state.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 284, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 82 - Education Compacts › 72-8264 Education commission of the states; compensation and expenses.

72-8264.
Education commission of the states; compensation and expenses.
Compensation and expenses of members of the education commission of the states shall be paid by the state board of regents for the member appointed by it, by the legislative coordinating council for legislator members and by the state board of education for all other members, except the governor. Members of the education commission of the states attending meetings of such commission, or attending a subcommittee meeting thereof authorized by such commission, shall be paid compensation, subsistence allowances, mileage and other expenses as provided in K.S.A. 75-3223. The state board of education shall include in its annual budget request funds necessary to finance this state's contribution requirements under K.S.A. 72-8261.
History: L. 1972, ch. 284, § 4; L. 1973, ch. 211, § 13; L. 1974, ch. 348, § 39; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 82 - Education Compacts › 72-8266 Designated state official; duties.

72-8266.
Designated state official; duties.
The designated state official for this state shall be the commissioner of education. The commissioner of education shall enter into any contracts pursuant to article III of the agreement only with the approval of the specific text thereof by the state board of education.
History:
L. 1984, ch. 259, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 82 - Education Compacts › 72-8267 Contracts made pursuant to agreement; where copies filed; publication of certain information required.

72-8267.
Contracts made pursuant to agreement; where copies filed; publication of certain information required.
True copies of all contracts made on behalf of this state pursuant to the agreement shall be kept on file in the office of the commissioner of education and in the office of the secretary of state. The state department of education shall regularly publish, in a form and manner determined by the state board of education, reference to the existence of all such contracts, a summary of the provisions thereof, a listing of the states which are parties thereto, and information regarding accessibility to copies thereof.
History:
L. 1984, ch. 259, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 99 - Miscellaneous Provisions › 72-9928 Patriotic exercises; flag etiquette; observation of holidays.

72-9928.
Patriotic exercises; flag etiquette; observation of holidays.
(a) The state board of education shall prepare for the use of the public schools a program providing for patriotic exercises the board deems to be expedient, under such instructions as may best meet the varied requirements of the different grades in such schools. The program of patriotic observation of every school district shall include:
(1) A daily recitation of the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America;
(2) instructions relating to flag etiquette, use and display; and
(3) provisions relating to the observance in public schools of Lincoln's birthday, Washington's birthday, Memorial day, and Flag day and such other legal holidays designated by law.
(b) The state board of education shall adopt any rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of subsection (a).
History: L. 1907, ch. 319, § 3; R.S. 1923, 72-5308; L. 1969, ch. 310, § 23; L. 2001, ch. 79, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 99 - Miscellaneous Provisions › 72-9929 "Periods of silence" authorized.

72-9929.
"Periods of silence" authorized.
In each public school classroom the teacher in charge may observe a brief period of silence with the participation of all the pupils therein assembled at the opening of every school day. This period shall not be conducted as a religious exercise but shall be an opportunity for silent prayer or for silent reflection on the anticipated activities of the day.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 310, § 24; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 99 - Miscellaneous Provisions › 72-9930 Sectarian doctrines; Holy Scriptures.

72-9930.
Sectarian doctrines; Holy Scriptures.
No sectarian or religious doctrines shall be taught or inculcated in any of the public schools of a city; but nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the reading of the Holy Scriptures, without note or comment.
History:
L. 1951, ch. 395, § 42; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 99 - Miscellaneous Provisions › 72-9931 Secret fraternity of school organization.

72-9931.
Secret fraternity of school organization.
It shall be unlawful for the pupils of any high schools to participate in or be members of any secret fraternity or secret organization whatsoever that is in any degree a school organization.
History:
L. 1907, ch. 320, § 1; May 27; R.S. 1923, 72-5311.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 72 - Schools › Article 99 - Miscellaneous Provisions › 72-9932 Career and educational opportunities; accessibility to pupils and students by persons, groups, military recruiters.

72-9932.
Career and educational opportunities; accessibility to pupils and students by persons, groups, military recruiters.
(a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b), when the board of education of a school district allows persons or groups which make pupils and students aware of career or educational opportunities to have access to pupils and students or to names and addresses of pupils and students, the board shall allow official recruiting representatives of the military forces of this state or of the United States to have access on the same basis for the purpose of informing pupils and students of educational and career opportunities available in the military.
(b) A board of education shall not allow any person, group or military recruiter to have access to the name or address of any pupil or student if the student or the parent or guardian of the pupil files a written refusal to permit access to the name and address of the pupil or student. The refusal may apply to any one or more persons, groups or military recruiters or to all persons, groups and military recruiters.
(c) As used in this section:
(1) "Pupil" means any person who is regularly enrolled in a school district and who is less than 18 years of age.
(2) "School district" means a public school district organized under the laws of this state.
(3) "Student" means any person who is regularly enrolled in a school district and who is 18 or more years of age.
History:
L. 1982, ch. 289, § 1; July 1.