Child-care institution defined; program authorization; applicability of act; exceptions

72-17,144. Child-care institution defined; program authorization; applicability of act; exceptions. (a) As used in this section "child-care institution" means any nonprofit nursery school, child-care center, settlement house, summer camp or similar nonprofit institution devoted to the care and training of children if the same has been approved by the state board for the purposes of this section. (b) Any board may establish and operate a food service program for children in attendance at a child-care institution. The governing authority of any child-care institution may establish and operate a food service program for children in attendance in such child-care institution. (c) The provisions of this act, except K.S.A. 72-17,137 and 72-17,138, shall apply to any program operated under this section by a board. The provisions of this act, except K.S.A. 72-17,137 and 72-17,138, shall apply to any program operated under this section by the governing authority of a child-care institution and such provisions (except K.S.A. 72-17,137 and 72-17,138) shall also apply to such governing authority to the extent that the same may be made applicable. History: L. 1973, ch. 284, § 13; July 1. Source or Prior Law: 72-5124. 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