39-1301. Purpose of act. (a) The purpose of this act shall be to aid in development, maintenance, improvement or expansion of community based group boarding homes for children and youth and community based services for children and youth in this state. (b) Any community based group boarding homes for children and youth that provide services for juvenile offenders only pursuant to K.S.A. 39-1301 et seq., and amendments thereto, shall be under the authority of the commissioner of juvenile justice for the purposes of K.S.A. 39-1301 et seq., and amendments thereto. All other community based group boarding homes for children and youth shall be under the authority of the secretary for the purposes of K.S.A. 39-1301 et seq., and amendments thereto. History: L. 1973, ch. 190, § 1; L. 1996, ch. 229, § 106; July 1, 1997. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Exclusionary Zoning and Its Effects on Group Homes in Areas Zoned for Single-Family Dwellings," 24 K.L.R. 677, 699 (1976). 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
Purpose of act
K.S.A. 39-1301 — under COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN.
K.S.A. 39-1301