Kansas Constitution Article Six - Education
Kansas Constitution – Article 6: Education
Overview:
Article 6 of the Kansas Constitution establishes the framework for public education in the state. It outlines the structure, responsibilities, and funding requirements for the state's educational system. Here is a summary of its key sections:
Section 1 – Schools and Related Institutions
The legislature is required to provide for intellectual, educational, vocational, and scientific improvement by maintaining public schools, educational institutions, and related activities.
Section 2 – State Board of Education
(a) Establishes the State Board of Education as the supervisory authority over public schools and educational institutions, except those under the control of the Board of Regents.
(b) The board consists of 10 members elected from state districts, serving staggered four-year terms.
(c) The board appoints a commissioner of education who serves at its pleasure as executive officer.
Section 3 – Local Public Schools
Local public schools are maintained, developed, and operated by locally elected school boards.
The legislature must provide suitable finance for the education system.
Section 4 – Finance
The legislature is required to make suitable provision for the finance of the educational interests of the state.
This section has been the focus of multiple legal challenges regarding whether funding levels are adequate.
Section 5 – Regents' Institutions
The State Board of Regents governs certain higher education institutions, including universities, and is responsible for coordination and supervision of postsecondary education.
Section 6 – Existing Laws Continued
Laws existing at the time of adoption of this article (1966) remain in effect unless amended or repealed.
Section 7 – Savings Clause
Protects rights and institutions not specifically addressed by this article unless they are inconsistent with its provisions.
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