72-8234. Disaster relief programs; participation authorized; policy, development and adoption; definitions. - Kansas Statutes

72-8234

Chapter 72.--SCHOOLS Article 82.--ORGANIZATION, POWERS AND FINANCES OF BOARDS OF EDUCATION

      72-8234.   Disaster relief programs; participation authorized; policy,development and adoption; definitions.(a) Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law, theboard of education of any school district, pursuant to a policy developedand adopted by it, may provide for participation of the school district indisaster relief programs by way of gift or donation thereto of personalproperty no longer needed by or useful to the school district. Personalproperty which may be given or donated to disaster relief programsincludes, but is not limited to, furniture, furnishings, supplies,materials and equipment such as desks, chairs, tables, bookcases, filecabinets, specialized clothing, books, workbooks and other materialssupplemental to textbooks, maps, charts, laboratory, shop and otherinstructional apparatus and equipment. The policy may specify: The itemsof property which are subject to gift or donation under authority of thissection; the terms, conditions and procedures under which property may begiven or donated to and obtained by disaster relief programs; a manner andmethod under which applications for the gift or donation of property may bemade and received; and actions which may be taken for ascertaining theeligibility of disaster relief programs for gift or donation. The policyshall provide that any costs associated with handling, transportation,delivery or distribution of property given or donated to disaster relief programs underauthority of this section shall not be covered by the school district.

      (b)   As used in this section:

      (1)   "Disaster" means the occurrence or imminent threat of widespread orsevere damage, injury or loss of life or property resulting from anynatural or manmade cause, including but not limited to fire, flood,earthquake, wind, storm, epidemics, air contamination, blight, drought,infestation, explosion, riot or hostile military or paramilitary action;

      (2)   "disaster relief" means the performance of functions or engagementin activities to minimize, repair, relieve or aid in recovery from injuryand damage resulting from disasters;

      (3)   "disaster relief program" means a program established and operatedfor the purpose of disaster relief by any nonprofit and tax exempt entityhaving a demonstrable plan for handling, transportation,delivery and distribution of property to the areas and people affected bydisaster; and

      (4)   "nonprofit and tax exempt entity" means and includes, but is notlimited to, church or other religious societies, benevolent or charitableorganizations and associations, social service agencies, civic or communityorganizations and associations, and corporations or other entitiesorganized for the purpose of providing humanitarian services.

      History:   L. 1989, ch. 212, § 1; July 1.