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72-6142. Definitions. As used in this act: (a) "Board of education" means the board of education of a unified school district or the governing authority of an accredited nonpublic school. (b) "School" means a public school or an accredited nonpublic school. (c) "Public school" means a school operated by a unified school district organized under the laws of this state. (d) "Accredited nonpublic school" means a nonpublic school participating in the quality performance accreditation system. (e) "School employee" means any administrative, professional or paraprofessional employee of a school. (f) "Superintendent of schools" means the superintendent of schools appointed by the board of education of a unified school district or the chief administrative officer of an accredited nonpublic school appointed by the board of education of the school. History: L. 1995, ch. 123, § 2; L. 1996, ch. 87, § 1; L. 1998, ch. 171, § 3; L. 1999, ch. 116, § 46; July 1. Source or Prior Law: 72-89b02. 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