Boards of education; authorization to purchase certain items for use of pupils

72-3352. Boards of education; authorization to purchase certain items for use of pupils. The board of education of any school district may purchase, for the use of the pupils of the district, any of the following: (a) Workbooks and materials which are supplemental to textbooks used in specific courses; (b) specialized clothing and towels for use in physical education, shop, and science courses; (c) musical instruments for use in band or orchestra; (d) instructional materials for the use of technology in specific courses; and (e) materials or supplies which are consumed in specific courses or projects or in which the pupil may retain ownership upon completion of such courses or projects. History: L. 1976, ch. 304, § 1; L. 1995, ch. 90, § 1; July 1. Source or Prior Law: 72-5389. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Student Fees in Public Schools: New Statutory Authority," Joe Allen Lang, 16 W.L.J. 439, 440, 441, 450 (1977). "Should There Be Home Rule for Kansas School Districts?" Charles Benjamin, 5 Kan. J.L. & Pub. Pol'y, No. 3, 175, 182, 185 (1996). Attorney General's Opinions: Boards of education; power to provide home computers for board members; definition of meeting; electronic mail as interactive communication. 95-13. Reimbursement of costs incurred by student for materials needed to participate in program proposed by school district. 2000-50. Education service centers; may provide goods and services to schools and other governmental entities, including customers not members of service center. 2002-10. Receiving school district may not retain both charges paid by a nonresident pupil and general state aid based on that pupil's attendance. 2004-8. 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