Health tests and inoculations; definitions

72-6261. Health tests and inoculations; definitions. As used in this act: (a) "School board" means the board of education of a school district and the governing authority of any nonpublic school; (b) "school" means all elementary, junior high, or high schools within the state; (c) "local health department" means any county or joint board of health established under the laws of Kansas and having jurisdiction over the place where any pupil affected by this act may reside; (d) "secretary" means the secretary of the state department of health and environment; (e) "physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery. History: L. 1961, ch. 354, § 1; L. 1978, ch. 291, § 1; July 1. Source or Prior Law: 72-5208. Attorney General's Opinions: Doctors of chiropractic cannot use the term "chiropractic physician." 87-42. 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