72-3239. Extraordinary school programs; authority to establish, operate and maintain; fees, collection, limitations, disposition; fund. (a) The board of education of any school district may: (1) Establish, operate and maintain an extraordinary school program for pupils who meet the district’s criteria for attendance of such programs; (2) enter into cooperative or interlocal agreements with one […]
72-3251. American sign language; definitions. As used in this act: (a) “Accredited school” means any elementary or secondary school maintained and operated by a school district and any accredited nonpublic school offering any of grades kindergarten through 12. (b) “State educational institution” has the meaning ascribed thereto in K.S.A. 76-711, and amendments thereto. History: L. […]
72-3252. Same; recognition as language. American Sign Language hereby is recognized by the state of Kansas as a language. History: L. 1990, ch. 253, § 2; July 1.
72-3253. Same; instruction in accredited schools authorized. The state board of education may provide for the teaching of American Sign Language in accredited schools and all pupils thereof, whether hearing or hearing impaired, may be given instruction in American Sign Language. History: L. 1990, ch. 253, § 3; July 1.
72-3254. Same; elective courses at state educational institutions; credit toward satisfaction of foreign language requirement. Any state educational institution may offer an elective course in American Sign Language. Students enrolled at any of the state educational institutions which offer a course in American Sign Language may enroll in such course and with the concurrence of […]
