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, ยง 1; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 32 - School Curriculum
72-3214 Required subjects in elementary schools.
72-3215 Preschool programs; interlocal agreements; contracts to provide programs; fees.
72-3217 Required courses of instruction; graduation requirements.
72-3219 Academic achievement testing program; report.
72-3221 Legislative declaration; purpose and intention of act.
72-3224 Responsibilities for tuition and costs; credit for course work.
72-3231 Character development programs.
72-3232 Community service programs; duties of state board.
72-3233 Celebrate freedom week.
72-3234 Same; state board of education; rules and regulations.
72-3235 Kansas history and government, required course; duties of state board.
72-3236 Personal financial literacy programs; development and implementation.
72-3237 Disability history and awareness; objectives, guidelines and goals.
72-3238 Summer programs; establishment; fees, limitation; summer program fund; use of money.
72-3251 American sign language; definitions.
72-3252 Same; recognition as language.