72-245. Composition of state board; position numbers; residence qualification; filling vacancies; powers generally. (a) In compliance with sections 2 and 3 of article 6 of the constitution of this state, provisions are hereby made for the state board of education. The board shall be comprised of ten (10) members. The board shall have ten (10) board member positions, which are numbered one (1) to ten (10). The state is divided into ten (10) board member districts, which are numbered one (1) to ten (10). Each board member position shall correspond to the respectively numbered board member district. Each board member position shall be occupied by a resident of the board member district having the same number.
(b) Members of the state board of education shall be elected as provided by law, except that vacancies occurring on the board shall be filled by appointment under the conditions herein specified.
(c) The state board of education shall have the powers that it is specified to have in the constitution as such powers are more specifically described and defined by law.
History: L. 1968, ch. 269, ยง 3; Apr. 30.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 2 - State Board Of Education
72-243 State board of education act; citation.
72-246 Vacancies on state board; how filled; when vacancy occurs.
72-247 Abolition of office of state superintendent of public instruction; continuation of contracts.
72-248 Meetings of state board; commencement of powers and duties.
72-250 Annual election of officers; appointment of secretary; board minutes.
72-251 Quorum; number of votes for official action; record vote.
72-252 Official certifications.
72-253 State board of education; meetings; compensation and expenses.
72-254 Same; attorney; appointment and duties.
72-255 General powers of state board.
72-256 Rules and regulations; authorization to adopt.
72-258 Availability of local school records to state board.
72-259 Same; "state board" defined.
72-260 Gifts and bequests; expenditure and supervision.
72-262 Hearing officers for state board; appointment; purpose; limitations.
72-263 Same; initial order; review by state board.
72-271 Computerized information search services; certain contracts authorized; fee schedule.
72-272 Same; establishment of fee fund; sources expenditures.
72-282 Same; conditions; reasons.
72-284 Same; conditions; reasons.
72-292 Basic reading skills; mastery program; report to legislature.
72-294 Study for implementing individual career plan of study.
72-295 Study of state aid for career technical education programs.
72-296 Study of the cost of career technical education programs; report; recommendations.