38-322. Eligibility of child for adoption support. Before a child may become eligible for adoption support under this act, it shall be necessary that: (a) The child shall be or have been a child hard to place in adoption due to attitudes of society toward his: Age; racial or ethnic background; mental, emotional or physical handicap; or membership in a sibling group; and (b) The child shall have resided in a foster home or child-care institution or, in the judgment of the secretary, is both eligible for, and likely to be placed in, either a foster home or institution. History: L. 1972, ch. 162, § 4; L. 1974, ch. 175, § 3; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026