72-2547. Boards of education required to establish and maintain programs; standards and criteria; methods of compliance. (a) Each board shall establish and maintain a professional development program for certificated personnel of the school district. Professional development programs shall meet standards and criteria set by the state board.
(b) Each board, in complying with the requirements of subsection (a), may:
(1) Develop policies and plans for the provision of professional development programs based on identified needs at the individual, building and district levels;
(2) provide for professional development programs at any time during the school year;
(3) contract with area professional development centers and authorized educational agencies in providing for professional development programs; and
(4) enter into cooperative or interlocal agreements with one or more other school districts in providing for professional development programs.
History: L. 1984, ch. 260, § 4; L. 1992, ch. 89, § 3; L. 1994, ch. 172, § 3; L. 2003, ch. 9, § 5; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 25 - Professional Development Of School District Employees
72-2544 Citation of act; legislative declaration and intent.
72-2546 Administration of act; rules and regulations.
72-2548 State aid; requirements for obtaining; applications for.
72-2549 Applications for state aid; required information.
72-2550 Same; allocation and distribution; payments.
72-2551 Determination of state aid; proration; forms; reports.
72-2552 Professional development fund; use of money.
72-2553 Technical advice and assistance.
72-2562 Establishment and maintenance authorized; state grants, application, award, reports.
72-2564 Technical advice and assistance.
72-2571 Employee assistance programs; contracts and payment of fees for provision authorized.