Composition of state board; position numbers; residence qualification; filling vacancies; powers generally

72-245. Composition of state board; position numbers; residence qualification; filling vacancies; powers generally. (a) In compliance with sections 2 and 3 of article 6 of the constitution of this state, provisions are hereby made for the state board of education. The board shall be comprised of ten (10) members. The board shall have ten (10) board member positions, which are numbered one (1) to ten (10). The state is divided into ten (10) board member districts, which are numbered one (1) to ten (10). Each board member position shall correspond to the respectively numbered board member district. Each board member position shall be occupied by a resident of the board member district having the same number. (b) Members of the state board of education shall be elected as provided by law, except that vacancies occurring on the board shall be filled by appointment under the conditions herein specified. (c) The state board of education shall have the powers that it is specified to have in the constitution as such powers are more specifically described and defined by law. History: L. 1968, ch. 269, § 3; April 30. Source or Prior Law: 72-7503. Attorney General's Opinions: State board of education; vacancy; effect of redistricting. 91-84. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Cited; state board of education possesses general supervisory powers over district boards. State, ex rel., v. Board of Education, 212 Kan. 482, 488, 489, 511 P.2d 705. 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