Chapter 72 — SCHOOLS
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K.S.A. 72-1439 Disposition of closed school buildings; notice to legislature; adoption of concurrent resolution for state agency to acquire the school building; requirements
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72-1439. Disposition of closed school buildings; notice to legislature; adoption of concurrent resolution for state agency to acquire the school building; requirements. (a) Within 30 days after the board of education of a school district adopts a resolution to dispose of a school…
Repealed
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[Repealed or reserved.]
K.S.A. 72-1501 Repealed
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72-1501. History: L. 1876, ch. 122, art. 8, § 1; R.S. 1923, 72-1501; L. 1925, ch. 226, § 1; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 310, § 66; July 1. Source or Prior Law: L. 1870, ch. 105, § 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived…
K.S.A. 72-1502 Repealed
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72-1502. History: L. 1876, ch. 122, art. 8, § 2; L. 1919, ch. 261, § 1; R.S. 1923, 72-1502; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 310, § 66; July 1. Source or Prior Law: L. 1870, ch. 105, § 2. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived…
K.S.A. 72-1503 Repealed
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72-1503. History: L. 1876, ch. 122, art. 8, § 3; R.S. 1923, 72-1503; Repealed, L. 1943, ch. 248, § 42; June 30. Source or Prior Law: L. 1870, ch. 105, § 3. Revisor's Note: Later act, see 72-1033. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC …
K.S.A. 72-1504 Transferred.
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72-1504. Revisor's Note: Section transferred to 72-7209. 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 …
K.S.A. 72-1505 Transferred.
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72-1505. Revisor's Note: Section transferred to 72-7210. 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 …
K.S.A. 72-1506 Transferred.
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72-1506. Revisor's Note: Section transferred to 72-7211. 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 …
K.S.A. 72-1507 Sale of school lands
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72-1507. Sale of school lands. Laws 1886, chapter 150, section 1, included by reference. [This act amended Laws 1876, chapter 122, article 14, section 1; section 1 of the act is as follows: "All lands granted by the congress of the United States for school purposes, known as sect…
K.S.A. 72-1508 Payments; patents; investment of funds; annual reports; protection of timber and minerals; trespasses
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72-1508. Payments; patents; investment of funds; annual reports; protection of timber and minerals; trespasses. Laws 1876, chapter 122, article 14, sections 8, 9, 10, 15, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, included by reference. History: R.S. 1923, 72-2102. Source or Prior L…
K.S.A. 72-1509 Renewal within twelve months from May, 1876
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72-1509. Renewal within twelve months from May, 1876. Laws 1876, chapter 112, section 1, included by reference. History: L. 1874, ch. 100, § 1; L. 1875, ch. 129, § 1; L. 1876, ch. 112, § 1; May 1; R.S. 1923, 72-2103. Source or Prior Law: 72-2103. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORD…
K.S.A. 72-1510 Reports of county clerk and auditor
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72-1510. Reports of county clerk and auditor. Laws 1876, chapter 126, sections 1 and 2, included by reference. History: L. 1871, ch. 139, § 2; L. 1876, ch. 126, §§ 1, 2; May 1; R.S. 1923, 72-2104. Source or Prior Law: 72-2104. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL Gene…
K.S.A. 72-1511 Payments; delinquencies
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72-1511. Payments; delinquencies. Laws 1876, chapter 127, sections 1 and 2, included by reference. History: L. 1864, ch. 102, § 10; G.S. 1868, ch. 94, § 10; L. 1876, ch. 127, §§ 1, 2; May 1; R.S. 1923, 72-2105. Source or Prior Law: 72-2105. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATIN…
K.S.A. 72-1512 Protection of timber and minerals; tax sale
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72-1512. Protection of timber and minerals; tax sale. Laws 1879, chapter 161, section 1, included by reference. History: L. 1876, ch. 122, art. 14, § 14; L. 1879, ch. 161, § 1; March 13; R.S. 1923, 72-2106. Source or Prior Law: L. 1864, ch. 102, § 14; G.S. 1868, ch. 94, § 14, 72-…
K.S.A. 72-1513 Interest; supplemental agreement
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72-1513. Interest; supplemental agreement. Laws 1883, chapter 142, section 1, included by reference. History: R.S. 1923, 72-2107. Source or Prior Law: 72-2107. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVI…
K.S.A. 72-1514 Mistake in acreage
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72-1514. Mistake in acreage. Laws 1885, chapter 183, section 1, included by reference. History: R.S. 1923, 72-2108. Source or Prior Law: 72-2108. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTE…
K.S.A. 72-1515 Perjury relating to proofs; punishment
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72-1515. Perjury relating to proofs; punishment. Laws 1886, chapter 152, section 2, included by reference. History: R.S. 1923, 72-2109. Source or Prior Law: 72-2109. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meeting…
K.S.A. 72-1516 Enclosure; leasing; duties of sheriff
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72-1516. Enclosure; leasing; duties of sheriff. Laws 1899, chapter 241, sections 2 and 3, included by reference. History: R.S. 1923, 72-2110. Source or Prior Law: 72-2110. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC M…
K.S.A. 72-1517 Forfeiture; limitation of action; notice of default
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72-1517. Forfeiture; limitation of action; notice of default. Laws 1907, chapter 373, sections 1 to 5, inclusive, included by reference. History: R.S. 1923, 72-2111. Source or Prior Law: 72-2111. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Act applicable only in case of attempted forfeiture and resale. …
K.S.A. 72-1518 Schoolhouse sites; list to auditor; treasurer's settlement; fees
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72-1518. Schoolhouse sites; list to auditor; treasurer's settlement; fees. Laws 1909, chapter 218, sections 8 to 14, inclusive, included by reference. History: R.S. 1923, 72-2112. Source or Prior Law: L. 1864, ch. 102, §§ 11, 12, 13, 16; L. 1866, ch. 112, §§ 4, 6, 7, 9; L. 1867, …
K.S.A. 72-1519 Prior rights
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72-1519. Prior rights. Laws 1909, chapter 219, section 1, included by reference. History: R.S. 1923, 72-2113. Source or Prior Law: 72-2113. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Arch…
K.S.A. 72-1520 Legalizing certain sales
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72-1520. Legalizing certain sales. Laws 1911, chapter 282, sections 1 and 2, included by reference. History: R.S. 1923, 72-2114. Source or Prior Law: 72-2114. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVIS…
K.S.A. 72-1521 Validating purchase of leased land
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72-1521. Validating purchase of leased land. Laws 1911, chapter 286, section 1, included by reference. History: R.S. 1923, 72-2115. Source or Prior Law: 72-2115. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings RE…
K.S.A. 72-1522 Relief of certain purchasers
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72-1522. Relief of certain purchasers. Laws 1913, chapter 275, sections 1 and 2, included by reference. History: R.S. 1923, 72-2116. Source or Prior Law: 72-2116. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings R…
K.S.A. 72-1523 Relief of certain purchasers; payment within one year
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72-1523. Relief of certain purchasers; payment within one year. Laws 1915, chapter 323, sections 1 and 2, included by reference. History: R.S. 1923, 72-2117. Source or Prior Law: 72-2117. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Document…
K.S.A. 72-1524 Authorizing auditor to issue patents
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72-1524. Authorizing auditor to issue patents. Laws 1915, chapter 324, section 1, included by reference. History: R.S. 1923, 72-2118. Source or Prior Law: 72-2118. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings …
K.S.A. 72-1525 Authorizing auditor to issue patents
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72-1525. Authorizing auditor to issue patents. Laws 1915, chapter 325, section 1, included by reference. History: R.S. 1923, 72-2119. Source or Prior Law: 72-2119. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings …
K.S.A. 72-1526 Validating patents
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72-1526. Validating patents. Laws 1917, chapter 293, section 1, included by reference. History: R.S. 1923, 72-2120. Source or Prior Law: 72-2120. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTE…
K.S.A. 72-1527 Authorizing auditor to issue patents
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72-1527. Authorizing auditor to issue patents. Laws 1917, chapter 294, section 1, included by reference. History: R.S. 1923, 72-2121. Source or Prior Law: 72-2121. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings …
K.S.A. 72-1528 Relief of purchasers in continuous possession
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72-1528. Relief of purchasers in continuous possession. Laws 1917, chapter 295, sections 1 and 2, included by reference. History: R.S. 1923, 72-2122. Source or Prior Law: 72-2122. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archiv…
K.S.A. 72-1529 Relief of minors as purchasers
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72-1529. Relief of minors as purchasers. Laws 1917, chapter 296, section 1, included by reference. History: R.S. 1923, 72-2123. Source or Prior Law: 72-2123. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISO…
K.S.A. 72-1530 Relief of certain purchasers
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72-1530. Relief of certain purchasers. Laws 1919, chapter 277, sections 1 and 2, included by reference. History: R.S. 1923, 72-2124. Source or Prior Law: 72-2124. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings R…
K.S.A. 72-1531 Investigation and issue of patents by auditor
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72-1531. Investigation and issue of patents by auditor. Laws 1919, chapter 278, section 1, included by reference. History: L. 1909, ch. 220, § 1; L. 1919, ch. 278, § 1; June 17; R.S. 1923, 72-2125. Source or Prior Law: 72-2125. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL Gen…
K.S.A. 72-1532 Payment of purchase money for school lands
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72-1532. Payment of purchase money for school lands. Any person purchasing such school land shall from and after the date of the passage of this act pay to the treasurer of the county in which the same is situated one-tenth of the amount of the purchase money, taking therefor a r…
K.S.A. 72-1533 Arkansas river islands; relinquishment of state rights
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72-1533. Arkansas river islands; relinquishment of state rights. The state of Kansas disclaims any interest in, and hereby relinquishes all right, title and claim in and to any and all islands in the Arkansas river that have been heretofore surveyed under and by virtue of the gov…
K.S.A. 72-1534 School lands to be sold in manner hereinafter provided
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72-1534. School lands to be sold in manner hereinafter provided. All school lands existing at the passage of this act or that may hereafter revert to the state by forfeiture of prior sale, shall be sold in the manner hereinafter provided. History: L. 1915, ch. 322, § 8; May 22; R…
K.S.A. 72-1535 Sale of land by county treasurer; notice
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72-1535. Sale of land by county treasurer; notice. Immediately upon receipt of the advice of final appraisement, the county treasurer shall proceed to sell the land described in the appraisement. The county treasurer shall give public notice in the official county paper once each…
K.S.A. 72-1536 Sale of lands remaining unsold
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72-1536. Sale of lands remaining unsold. In case any such land shall not be sold at such sale, the same may be again advertised and offered for sale without reappraisement, or may, in the discretion of the county commissioners, be reappraised and again advertised and offered for …
K.S.A. 72-1537 Who may not purchase
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72-1537. Who may not purchase. It shall be unlawful for the board of county commissioners appointing the appraisers, or the persons appraising the lands, to purchase either directly or indirectly any portion of the lands appraised by them. History: L. 1915, ch. 322, § 13; May 22;…
K.S.A. 72-1538 Reports to secretary of state; law of accretion unaffected
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72-1538. Reports to secretary of state; law of accretion unaffected. The township trustees and the county surveyor and county clerk shall notify the secretary of state of all lands referred to herein, but the secretary of state shall not cause the survey of any tract of land cont…
K.S.A. 72-1539 State may foreclose contracts of sale or renewals thereof, when; rights of owners; price; certificate of purchase; deed; bids by state
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72-1539. State may foreclose contracts of sale or renewals thereof, when; rights of owners; price; certificate of purchase; deed; bids by state. In all cases where a sale of school lands shall have been made by the state of Kansas under a contract of sale or renewal thereof, and …
K.S.A. 72-1540 Same; duty of county attorney
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72-1540. Same; duty of county attorney. Any such suit shall be conducted on behalf of the state by the county attorney of the county in which such land shall be situate, under the supervision of the attorney general. History: L. 1937, ch. 317, § 2; June 30. Source or Prior Law: 7…
K.S.A. 72-1541 Sale of certain school lands by secretary of state authorized; procedure
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72-1541. Sale of certain school lands by secretary of state authorized; procedure. Any tract of school lands, not exceeding three acres in extent, which has been used for school purposes, the title to which has remained in, or has reverted to the state of Kansas, may be sold by t…
K.S.A. 72-1542 Validation of certain school-land patents
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72-1542. Validation of certain school-land patents. Where patents for school lands have been issued, in pursuance of any law of the state of Kansas, to a person who has died before the date of such patents, the title to the land designated therein shall inure to and become vested…
K.S.A. 72-1551 U
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72-1551. U.S.D. 430 authorized to transfer certain land. (a) The board of education of unified school district No. 430, Brown county, is hereby authorized to transfer to the Kickapoo nation (1) a tract of land described as lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 in block 26, city of Powhattan, Brown …
K.S.A. 72-1552 U
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72-1552. U.S.D. 475 authorized to transfer certain land. The board of education of unified school district No. 475, Geary county, is hereby authorized to transfer a tract of land described as part of the southeast quarter (SE ¼) of section 1, township 12 south, range 6 east, Gear…
K.S.A. 72-1553 Same
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72-1553. Same. The board of education of unified school district No. 475, Geary county, is hereby authorized to transfer a tract of land described as part of the southeast quarter (SE ¼) of section 1, township 12 south, range 6 east, in Geary county, Kansas, and further described…
K.S.A. 72-1554 U
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72-1554. U.S.D. 475 authorized to transfer certain land to Jackson township. The board of education of unified school district No. 475, Geary county, is hereby authorized to transfer a tract of land in the southwest quarter (SW ¼) of section 2, township 12 south, range 7 east, Ge…
K.S.A. 72-1555 U
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72-1555. U.S.D. 284 authorized to transfer certain land to Matfield township. The board of education of unified school district No. 284, Chase county, is hereby authorized to transfer a tract of land in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼ SE ¼) of Section Six (6)…
K.S.A. 72-1556 U
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72-1556. U.S.D. 284 authorized to transfer certain land to Toledo township. The board of education of unified school district No. 284, Chase county, Kansas, is hereby authorized to transfer a tract of land located in the southeast quarter (SE ¼) of section fifteen (15), township …