72-1904. Authorization to establish; purposes. - Kansas Statutes

72-1904

Chapter 72.--SCHOOLS Article 19.--CHARTER SCHOOLS

      72-1904.   Authorization to establish; purposes.The board of education of any school district may authorizethe establishment of a nonsectarian charter school as a means ofprovidingnew opportunities for:

      (a)   Improved pupil learning;

      (b)   increased learning opportunities for pupils in special areas of emphasisin accord with themes established for charter schools;

      (c)   creative and unconventional instructional techniques and structures;

      (d)   new professional vistas for teachers who operate such schools or whochoose to work in them; and

      (e)   freedom from conventional program constraints and mandates.

      History:   L. 1994, ch. 289, § 2;L. 2002, ch. 80, § 3; July 1.