Instruction in Braille; definitions

72-3471. Instruction in Braille; definitions. As used in this section: (a) "Blind persons" means individuals who: (1) Have a visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with conventional correction, or have a limited field of vision such that the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angular distance not greater than 20°; (2) have a reasonable expectation of visual deterioration; or (3) cannot read printed material at a competitive rate of speed and with facility due to lack of visual acuity. (b) "Braille" means the system of reading and writing through touch commonly known as standard English Braille. (c) "Student" means any student who is blind or any student eligible for special education services for visually impaired as defined in public law 94-142. History: L. 1991, ch. 118, § 1; July 1. Source or Prior Law: 72-1122. 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