Kansas Statutes

Chapter 72: Schools

Article 13: Teachers' Licenses

Statutes:

• 72-1301 to 72-1303:
• 72-1304:
• 72-1305:
• 72-1306:
• 72-1307:
• 72-1308:
• 72-1309:
• 72-1310, 72-1311:
• 72-1312:
• 72-1313:
• 72-1314:
• 72-1315, 72-1316:
• 72-1317:
• 72-1318, 72-1319:
• 72-1320 to 72-1323:
• 72-1324:
• 72-1325:
• 72-1326:
• 72-1327:
• 72-1328:
• 72-1329:
• 72-1330:
• 72-1331:
• 72-1332:
• 72-1333:
• 72-1334, 72-1335:
• 72-1336, 72-1337:
• 72-1338:
• 72-1339, 72-1340:
• 72-1341:
• 72-1342:
• 72-1343:
• 72-1344:
• 72-1345:
• 72-1346:
• 72-1347:
• 72-1348:
• 72-1349:
• 72-1350 to 72-1354:
• 72-1355:
• 72-1356, 72-1357:
• 72-1358:
• 72-1358a, 72-1358b:
• 72-1359, 72-1360:
• 72-1361:
• 72-1362:
• 72-1363 to 72-1365:
• 72-1366 to 72-1369:
• 72-1370:
• 72-1370a: Teacher licenses; use of certain terms.
• 72-1371: College and university accreditation for automatic teacher certification of graduates; state board duties.
• 72-1372: Same; maintenance of standards.
• 72-1373:
• 72-1374: Application of 72-1371 and 72-1372 to certain educational institutions.
• 72-1374a:
• 72-1375:
• 72-1376:
• 72-1377:
• 72-1378:
• 72-1379, 72-1380:
• 72-1381: Special teachers' licenses.
• 72-1382:
• 72-1383: Cancellation of teachers' licenses; grounds.
• 72-1384:
• 72-1385, 72-1386:
• 72-1387: Fees for initial license, renewal or duplication; disposition of moneys; expenditures from fees fund.
• 72-1388: Issuance, renewal, reinstatement and registration of licenses; rules and regulations; requirements.
• 72-1389: Signature and registration of licenses.
• 72-1390: Payment of salaries unlawful, when.
• 72-1391:
• 72-1392: Student teaching licenses; contracts for student teachers; cost.
• 72-1393: Prohibition from adoption of certain rules and regulations concerning licensure of administrators, teachers or instructors or conditions of employment at two-year colleges or community junior colleges.
• 72-1394: Examination for licensure; duties of state board; confidentiality; availability of specifications and results.
• 72-1395: Same; application; passing score determined by state board; passage requirement.
• 72-1396: Same; exemptions.
• 72-1397: Restrictions on issuance and renewal of licenses; hearings upon denial; reports required of county and district attorneys.
• 72-1398: National board for professional teaching standards certification incentive program.

• 72-1301 to 72-1303:

        History:   L. 1915, ch. 298, §§ 1 to 3; R.S. 1923, 72-1301 to 72-1303; Repealed, L. 1937, ch. 296, § 11; July 1.

• 72-1304:

        History:   L. 1919, ch. 259, § 1; R.S. 1923, 72-1304; Repealed, L. 1937, ch. 296, § 11; July 1.

• 72-1305:

        History:   L. 1915, ch. 298, § 4; R.S. 1923, 72-1305; L. 1925, ch. 225, § 5; Repealed, L. 1937, ch. 296, § 11; July 1.

• 72-1306:

        History:   L. 1915, ch. 298, § 5; R.S. 1923, 72-1306; Repealed, L. 1925, ch. 225, § 7; March 9.

• 72-1307:

        History:   L. 1919, ch. 259, § 3; R.S. 1923, 72-1307; Repealed, L. 1925, ch. 225, § 7; March 9.

• 72-1308:

        History:   L. 1915, ch. 298, § 6; L. 1919, ch. 259, § 4; R.S. 1923, 72-1308; Repealed, L. 1937, ch. 296, § 11; July 1.

• 72-1309:

        History:   L. 1915, ch. 298, § 7; L. 1921, ch. 232, § 1; R.S. 1923, 72-1309; L. 1925, ch. 225, § 4; Repealed, L. 1945, ch. 282, § 69; July 1.

• 72-1310, 72-1311:

        History:   L. 1923, ch. 185, §§ 1, 2; R.S. 1923, 72-1310, 72-1311; Repealed, L. 1937, ch. 296, § 11; July 1.

• 72-1312:

        History:   L. 1915, ch. 298, § 8; R.S. 1923, 72-1312; Repealed, L. 1925, ch. 225, § 7; March 9.

• 72-1313:

        History:   L. 1919, ch. 259, § 2; R.S. 1923, 72-1313; Repealed, L. 1925, ch. 225, § 7; March 9.

• 72-1314:

        History:   L. 1923, ch. 184, § 1; R.S. 1923, 72-1314; Repealed, L. 1925, ch. 225, § 7; March 9.

• 72-1315, 72-1316:

        History:   L. 1915, ch. 298, §§ 9, 10; R.S. 1923, 72-1315, 72-1316; Repealed, L. 1937, ch. 296, § 11; July 1.

• 72-1317:

        History:   R.S. 1923, 72-1317; Repealed, L. 1937, ch. 296, § 11; July 1.

• 72-1318, 72-1319:

        History:   L. 1885, ch. 180, §§ 1, 2; R.S. 1923, 72-1318, 72-1319; Repealed, L. 1937, ch. 296, § 11; July 1.

• 72-1320 to 72-1323:

        History:   L. 1905, ch. 391, §§ 1 to 4; R.S. 1923, 72-1320 to 72-1323; Repealed, L. 1937, ch. 296, § 11; July 1.

• 72-1324:

        History:   L. 1903, ch. 424, § 7; R.S. 1923, 72-1324; Repealed, L. 1937, ch. 296, § 11; July 1.

• 72-1325:

        History:   L. 1907, ch. 342, § 1; R.S. 1923, 72-1325; Repealed, L. 1925, ch. 225, § 7; March 9.

• 72-1326:

        History:   L. 1915, ch. 298, § 11; R.S. 1923, 72-1326; L. 1925, ch. 225, § 1; Repealed, L. 1937, ch. 296, § 11; July 1.

• 72-1327:

        History:   L. 1885, ch. 169, § 1; R.S. 1923, 72-1327; Repealed, L. 1951, ch. 395, § 74; July 1.

• 72-1328:

        History:   L. 1915, ch. 298, § 12; R.S. 1923, 72-1328; Repealed, L. 1925, ch. 225, § 7; March 9.

• 72-1329:

        History:   L. 1915, ch. 298, § 13; R.S. 1923, 72-1329; L. 1925, ch. 225, § 2; Repealed, L. 1937, ch. 296, § 11; July 1.

• 72-1330:

        History:   L. 1915, ch. 298, § 14; R.S. 1923, 72-1330; L. 1925, ch. 225, § 3; Repealed, L. 1937, ch. 296, § 11; July 1.

• 72-1331:

        History:   L. 1915, ch. 298, § 15; R.S. 1923, 72-1331; Repealed, L. 1925, ch. 225, § 7; March 9.

• 72-1332:

        History:   L. 1915, ch. 298, § 16; R.S. 1923, 72-1332; Repealed, L. 1937, ch. 296, § 11; July 1.

• 72-1333:

        History:   L. 1915, ch. 299, § 1; R.S. 1923, 72-1333; Repealed, L. 1925, ch. 225, § 7; March 9.

• 72-1334, 72-1335:

        History:   L. 1915, ch. 299, §§ 2, 3; R.S. 1923, 72-1334, 72-1335; Repealed, L. 1945, ch. 282, § 69; July 1.

• 72-1336, 72-1337:

        History:   L. 1915, ch. 299, §§ 4, 6; R.S. 1923, 72-1336, 72-1337; Repealed, L. 1945, ch. 282, § 69; July 1.

• 72-1338:

        History:   R.S. 1923, 72-1338; Repealed, L. 1945, ch. 282, § 69; July 1.

• 72-1339, 72-1340:

        History:   L. 1893, ch. 132, §§ 3, 4; L. 1911, ch. 276, §§ 1, 2; R.S. 1923, 72-1339, 72-1340; Repealed, L. 1945, ch. 282, § 69; July 1.

• 72-1341:

        History:   L. 1893, ch. 132, § 5; L. 1911, ch. 276, § 3; R.S. 1923, 72-1341; Repealed, L. 1945, ch. 282, § 69; July 1.

• 72-1342:

        History:   L. 1893, ch. 132, § 6; L. 1911, ch. 276, § 4; R.S. 1923, 72-1342; Repealed, L. 1945, ch. 282, § 69; July 1.

• 72-1343:

        History:   L. 1893, ch. 132, § 10; R.S. 1923, 72-1343; Repealed, L. 1937, ch. 296, § 11; July 1.

• 72-1344:

        History:   L. 1893, ch. 132, § 11; R.S. 1923, 72-1344; L. 1925, ch. 225, § 6; Repealed, L. 1945, ch. 282, § 69; July 1.

• 72-1345:

        History:   L. 1893, ch. 132, § 12; R.S. 1923, 72-1345; Repealed, L. 1937, ch. 296, § 11; July 1.

• 72-1346:

        History:   L. 1876, ch. 122, art. 6, § 1; R.S. 1923, 72-1346; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 310, § 66; July 1.

• 72-1347:

        History:   L. 1901, ch. 304, § 1; R.S. 1923, 72-1347; L. 1929, ch. 233, § 1; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 310, § 66; July 1.

• 72-1348:

        History:   L. 1901, ch. 304, § 2; R.S. 1923, 72-1348; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 310, § 66; July 1.

• 72-1349:

        History:   L. 1905, ch. 392, § 1; R.S. 1923, 72-1349; Repealed, L. 1945, ch. 282, § 69; July 1.

• 72-1350 to 72-1354:

        History:   L. 1905, ch. 394, §§ 2 to 6; R.S. 1923, 72-1350 to 72-1354; Repealed, L. 1937, ch. 296, § 11; July 1.

• 72-1355:

        History:   L. 1933, ch. 267, § 1; Repealed, L. 1937, ch. 296, § 11; July 1.

• 72-1356, 72-1357:

        History:   L. 1937, ch. 296, §§ 1, 2; Repealed, L. 1945, ch. 282, § 69; July 1.

• 72-1358:

        History:   L. 1937, ch. 296, § 3; L. 1939, ch. 252, § 1; L. 1941, ch. 320, § 1; L. 1943, ch. 250, § 1; Repealed, L. 1945, ch. 282, § 69; July 1.

• 72-1358a, 72-1358b:

        History:   L. 1943, ch. 250, §§ 2, 3; Repealed, L. 1945, ch. 282, § 69; July 1.

• 72-1359, 72-1360:

        History:   L. 1937, ch. 296, §§ 4, 5; Repealed, L. 1945, ch. 282, § 69; July 1.

• 72-1361:

        History:   L. 1937, ch. 296, § 6; Repealed, L. 1945, ch. 282, § 69; July 1.

• 72-1362:

        History:   L. 1937, ch. 296, § 7; Repealed, L. 1945, ch. 282, § 69; July 1.

• 72-1363 to 72-1365:

        History:   L. 1937, ch. 296, §§ 8 to 10; Repealed, L. 1945, ch. 282, § 69; July 1.

• 72-1366 to 72-1369:

        History:   L. 1945, ch. 282, §§ 21 to 24; Repealed, L. 1947, ch. 362, § 4; July 1.

• 72-1370:

        History:   L. 1945, ch. 282, § 25; Repealed, L. 1947, ch. 362, § 4; July 1.

• 72-1370a: Teacher licenses; use of certain terms. Whenever a statute, contract or other document, uses or refers to the words or phrases "certification as a teacher," "certified employee of a school district," "certified personnel of a school district" or words and phrases of like effect such use or reference shall be deemed to mean "licensure as a teacher" or "licensed employee of a school" or "licensed personnel of a school district".

        History:   L. 2005, ch. 69, § 1; July 1.

• 72-1371: College and university accreditation for automatic teacher certification of graduates; state board duties. Upon application of any college or university, or educational institution of like standing, incorporated under the general laws of the state of Kansas, and requiring a four-year high-school course or its equivalent, as a condition of admission, the state board shall have the power to examine the course of study prescribed and the character of the work done by it; and if, in the judgment of the state board, the course of study and the character of the work done shall be of such standing as to prepare the graduates of such institution to teach successfully in the public schools of this state, and if said institution maintains a department of education and the course of study prescribed includes work in said department satisfactory to the state board, the state board shall place such institution on the accredited list.

        History:   L. 1945, ch. 282, § 26; L. 1968, ch. 250, § 1; July 1.

• 72-1372: Same; maintenance of standards. Any institution on the accredited list shall be subject to examination by the state board at its pleasure with respect to its course of study, its equipment, and the character of its work; and additional requirements may be made by the state board. Any institution failing to maintain a standard satisfactory to the state board shall be dropped from the accredited list.

        History:   L. 1945, ch. 282, § 27; L. 1968, ch. 250, § 2; July 1.

• 72-1373:

        History:   L. 1945, ch. 282, § 28; Repealed, L. 1947, ch. 362, § 4; July 1.

• 72-1374: Application of 72-1371 and 72-1372 to certain educational institutions. The provisions of K.S.A. 72-1371 and 72-1372, and amendments thereto, shall apply to state educational institutions under the control and supervision of the state board of regents, and may, at the discretion of the state board, be extended to any institution in any of the United States which shall satisfy the state board, that it maintains an efficient department of education, and meets the other requirements for schools on the accredited list.

        History:   L. 1945, ch. 282, § 29; L. 1968, ch. 250, § 3; L. 1977, ch. 237, § 5; April 21.

• 72-1374a:

        History:   L. 1968, ch. 250, § 4; Repealed, L. 1970, ch. 279, § 1; July 1.

• 72-1375:

        History:   L. 1945, ch. 282, § 30; Repealed, L. 1947, ch. 362, § 4; July 1.

• 72-1376:

        History:   L. 1945, ch. 282, § 31; Repealed, L. 1947, ch. 362, § 4; July 1.

• 72-1377:

        History:   L. 1945, ch. 282, § 32; Repealed, L. 1947, ch. 362, § 4; July 1.

• 72-1378:

        History:   L. 1945, ch. 282, § 33; Repealed, L. 1947, ch. 362, § 4; July 1.

• 72-1379, 72-1380:

        History:   L. 1945, ch. 282, §§ 34, 35; Repealed, L. 1947, ch. 362, § 4; July 1.

• 72-1381: Special teachers' licenses. The state board of education, upon being satisfied as to the general qualifications of an applicant to teach, may in its discretion issue a special license and specify on the face of such license the subject or subjects that the holder of the license is authorized to teach. It shall be unlawful for the holder of a license on the face of which is specified the subjects to teach any subjects not so specified.

        History:   L. 1945, ch. 282, § 36; L. 1969, ch. 317, § 1; L. 2005, ch. 69, § 3; July 1.

• 72-1382:

        History:   L. 1945, ch. 282, § 37; Repealed, L. 1947, ch. 362, § 4; July 1.

• 72-1383: Cancellation of teachers' licenses; grounds. Any license issued by the state board of education or institutions under the state board of regents may be canceled by the state board of education in the manner provided by law, on the grounds of immorality, gross neglect of duty, annulling of written contracts with boards of education without the consent of the board which is a party to the contract, or for any cause that would have justified the withholding thereof when the same was granted.

        History:   L. 1945, ch. 282, § 38; L. 1969, ch. 317, § 2; L. 2005, ch. 69, § 4; July 1.

• 72-1384:

        History:   L. 1945, ch. 282, § 39; Repealed, L. 1947, ch. 362, § 4; July 1.

• 72-1385, 72-1386:

        History:   L. 1945, ch. 282, §§ 40, 41; Repealed, L. 1951, ch. 395, § 74; July 1.

• 72-1387: Fees for initial license, renewal or duplication; disposition of moneys; expenditures from fees fund. (a) Each application to the state board of education for an initial license, renewal of a license, a duplicate license or reinstatement of a license shall be accompanied by a fee which shall be established by the state board of education as provided by this section. Prior to July 1 of each year, the state board of education shall determine the amount of revenue which will be required to properly administer the provisions of article 13 of chapter 72 of Kansas Statutes Annotated during the ensuing fiscal year, and shall establish the amounts of such fees for such year in the amount deemed necessary for such purposes. Such fees shall become effective on July 1 of each year. The state board of education shall remit all moneys received by or for it from fees, charges or penalties to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury to the credit of the teacher and administrator fee fund which is hereby created. Moneys in such fund shall be used only for the payment of expenses connected with the issuance, renewal, or duplication of such licenses, and for the keeping of records by the state department of education. All expenditures from the teacher and administrator fee fund shall be made in accordance with appropriation acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the state board of education or by a person or persons designated by it.

        (b)   The certificate fee fund is hereby abolished. All moneys in such fund are hereby transferred and credited to the teacher and administrator fee fund.

        History:   L. 1945, ch. 282, § 42; L. 1955, ch. 315, § 1; L. 1961, ch. 324, § 1; L. 1969, ch. 317, § 3; L. 1977, ch. 244, § 1; L. 1982, ch. 295, § 1; L. 1986, ch. 266, § 1; L. 2001, ch. 5, § 283; L. 2005, ch. 69, § 5; July 1.

• 72-1388: Issuance, renewal, reinstatement and registration of licenses; rules and regulations; requirements. (a) The state board of education, in accordance with law, is authorized to adopt rules and regulations providing for the issuance, renewal, reinstatement and registration of licenses for teachers and other personnel in the state department of education and in schools and institutions under the general supervision of the state board of education.

        (b)   In addition to other requirements and subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 72-1396, and amendments thereto, the rules and regulations of the state board of education shall include after May 1, 1986, the requirement that applicants for initial issuance of licenses to teach shall take and satisfactorily pass an examination prescribed by the state board.

        (c)   The privilege to teach at any level or in any field or subject, if such privilege is or has been granted when a license is issued, may not be withheld during the term for which the license is issued except as provided in K.S.A. 72-1383 or 72-5412, and amendments to such sections.

        History:   L. 1947, ch. 362, § 1; L. 1969, ch. 317, § 4; L. 1984, ch. 264, § 1; L. 1985, ch. 238, § 1; L. 2005, ch. 69, § 6; July 1.

• 72-1389: Signature and registration of licenses. Before a teacher's license is issued, it shall be signed by appropriate personnel of the state department of education designated by the state board of education and such licenses shall be registered in the state department of education. Nothing in this act shall invalidate a certificate or license issued prior to July 1, 2005.

        History:   L. 1947, ch. 362, § 2; L. 1969, ch. 317, § 5; L. 2005, ch. 69, § 7; July 1.

• 72-1390: Payment of salaries unlawful, when. It shall be unlawful for the board of education of any school district to issue an order for payment of the salary of any employee required by law to be licensed who does not hold a license which is valid in the state of Kansas for the particular kind of work to be performed.

        History:   L. 1947, ch. 362, § 3; L. 1969, ch. 317, § 6; L. 2005, ch. 69, § 8; July 1.

• 72-1391:

        History:   L. 1951, ch. 395, § 22; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 317, § 9; April 25.

• 72-1392: Student teaching licenses; contracts for student teachers; cost. The board of education of any school district may enter into contracts with colleges and universities for the use of student teachers in the public schools. The state board of education, by rules and regulations, shall provide for the issuance of student teaching licenses and may authorize persons holding such student teaching licenses to assume responsibilities of teachers in schools within limitations prescribed by the state board. Student teaching licenses shall be issued without the charge of any fee or cost by the state board of education.

        History:   L. 1970, ch. 278, § 1; L. 1971, ch. 226, § 1; L. 2005, ch. 69, § 9; July 1.

• 72-1393: Prohibition from adoption of certain rules and regulations concerning licensure of administrators, teachers or instructors or conditions of employment at two-year colleges or community junior colleges. The state board of education is hereby prohibited from adopting rules and regulations which require licensure of administrators, teachers or instructors in any community college or which require any such administrators, teachers or instructors to meet any other conditions for qualification for employment in any such community college.

        History:   L. 1975, ch. 360, § 2; L. 1975, ch. 359, § 2; L. 2005, ch. 69, § 10; July 1.

• 72-1394: Examination for licensure; duties of state board; confidentiality; availability of specifications and results. (a) The state board of education shall prescribe an examination designed to insure that the licensure of a person as a teacher is a reliable indicator that the person has the basic knowledge and qualifications necessary to engage in the profession of teaching in this state.

        (b)   In order to comply with the requirements of subsection (a), the state board of education shall select an examination which will measure the basic knowledge and qualifications of applicants for licensure as teachers and shall provide for administration and validation of the examination. The examination shall be administered to applicants at least two times each calendar year at various locations within the state.

        (c)   The state board of education shall adopt rules and regulations to guarantee the confidentiality of the examination, but shall make available to applicants information regarding examination specifications and shall prescribe the method by which persons who take the examination may obtain the results thereof.

        History:   L. 1984, ch. 264, § 2; L. 2005, ch. 69, § 11; July 1.

• 72-1395: Same; application; passing score determined by state board; passage requirement. Any applicant who is seeking a license to teach in this state and who is required to take the examination required by this act may apply for and take the examination without limitation as to the frequency of applications or testing, subject to any limit imposed by the state board. The state board of education shall determine the passing score for the examination which will be required to be attained by applicants as a prerequisite for licensure. An applicant shall not be required to pass the examination more than once.

        History:   L. 1984, ch. 264, § 3; L. 2005, ch. 69, § 12; July 1.

• 72-1396: Same; exemptions. (a) Any person holding a teaching license valid in the state of Kansas which was issued prior to May 1, 1986, is exempt from the examination required by this act.

        (b)   The following persons, or any class or classes thereof, may be exempted by the state board of education from the examination required by this act:

        (1)   Any person holding a teaching license valid in any other state if the requirements under which the license was issued are comparable, in the opinion of the state board, to the requirements of this state, other than examination, for issuance of a teaching license.

        (2)   Any person applying for a one-year, nonrenewable license if the person meets all requirements for licensure, other than examination, for issuance of a teaching license.

        (3)   Any person applying for licensure by the state board to provide services in a position for which the state board deems the examination is inappropriate or unnecessary if the person meets the licensure requirements which have been established by the state board as appropriate and necessary for the position.

        History:   L. 1984, ch. 264, § 4; L. 1985, ch. 238, § 2; L. 2005, ch. 69, § 13; July 1.

• 72-1397: Restrictions on issuance and renewal of licenses; hearings upon denial; reports required of county and district attorneys. (a) The state board of education shall not knowingly issue a license to or renew the license of any person who has been convicted of any offense or attempt to commit any offense specified in subsection (c) of K.S.A. 21-4619 and amendments thereto.

        (b)   Except as provided in subsection (c), the state board of education shall not knowingly issue a license to or renew the license of any person who:

        (1)   Has been convicted of a felony under the uniform controlled substances act; (2) has been convicted of a felony described in any section of article 34 of chapter 21 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated or an act described in K.S.A. 21-3412 or K.S.A. 21-3412a, and amendments thereto, if the victim is a minor or student; (3) has been convicted of a felony described in any section of article 35 of chapter 21 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, other than an act specified in subsection (c) of K.S.A. 21-4619 and amendments thereto, or has been convicted of an act described in K.S.A. 21-3517 and amendments thereto, if the victim is a minor or student; (4) has been convicted of any act described in any section of article 36 of chapter 21 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, other than an act specified in subsection (c) of K.S.A. 21-4619 and amendments thereto; (5) has been convicted of a felony described in article 37 of chapter 21 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated; (6) has been convicted of an attempt under K.S.A. 21-3301, and amendments thereto, to commit any act specified in this subsection; (7) has been convicted of any act which is described in K.S.A. 21-4301, 21-4301a or 21-4301c, and amendments thereto; (8) has been convicted in another state or by the federal government of an act similar to any act described in this subsection; or (9) has entered into a criminal diversion agreement after having been charged with any offense described in this subsection.

        (c)   The state board of education may issue a license to or renew the license of a person who has been convicted of committing an offense or act described in subsection (b) or who has entered into a criminal diversion agreement after having been charged with an offense or act described in subsection (b) if the state board determines, following a hearing, that the person has been rehabilitated for a period of at least five years from the date of conviction of the offense or commission of the act or, in the case of a person who has entered into a criminal diversion agreement, that the person has satisfied the terms and conditions of the agreement. The state board of education may consider factors including, but not limited to, the following in determining whether to grant a certificate:

        (1)   The nature and seriousness of the offense or act;

        (2)   the conduct of the person subsequent to commission of the offense or act;

        (3)   the time elapsed since the commission of the offense or act;

        (4)   the age of the person at the time of the offense or act;

        (5)   whether the offense or act was an isolated or recurring incident; and

        (6)   discharge from probation, pardon or expungement.

        (d)   Before any license is denied by the state board of education for any of the offenses or acts specified in subsections (a) and (b), the person shall be given notice and an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act.

        (e)   The county or district attorney shall file a report with the state board of education indicating the name, address and social security number of any person who has been determined to have committed any offense or act specified in subsection (a) or (b) or to have entered into a criminal diversion agreement after having been charged with any offense or act specified in subsection (b). Such report shall be filed within 30 days of the date of the determination that the person has committed any such act or entered into any such diversion agreement.

        (f)   The state board of education shall not be liable for civil damages to any person refused issuance or renewal of a license by reason of the state board's compliance, in good faith, with the provisions of this section.

        History:   L. 1998, ch. 171, § 1; L. 2001, ch. 177, § 11; L. 2005, ch. 69, § 14; July 1.

• 72-1398: National board for professional teaching standards certification incentive program. (a) The national board for professional teaching standards certification incentive program is hereby established for the purpose of rewarding teachers who have attained certification from the national board. Teachers who have attained certification from the national board shall be issued a master teacher's license by the state board of education. A master teacher's license shall be valid for 10 years and renewable thereafter every 10 years through compliance with continuing education and professional development requirements prescribed by the state board. Teachers who have attained certification from the national board and who are employed by a school district shall be paid an incentive bonus in the amount of $1,000 each school year that the teacher remains employed by a school district and retains a valid master teacher's license.

        (b)   The board of education of each school district employing one or more national board certified teachers shall pay the incentive bonus to each such teacher in each school year that the teacher retains eligibility for such payment. Each board of education which has made payments of incentive bonuses to national board certified teachers under this subsection may file an application with the state board of education for state aid and shall certify to the state board the amount of such payments. The application and certification shall be on a form prescribed and furnished by the state board, shall contain such information as the state board shall require and shall be filed at the time specified by the state board.

        (c)   In each school year, each school district employing one or more national board certified teachers is entitled to receive from appropriations for the national board for professional teaching standards certification incentive program an amount which is equal to the amount certified to the state board of education in accordance with the provisions of subsection (b). The state board shall certify to the director of accounts and reports the amount due each school district. The director of accounts and reports shall draw warrants on the state treasurer payable to the treasurer of each school district entitled to payment under this section upon vouchers approved by the state board.

        (d)   Moneys received by a board of education under this section shall be deposited in the general fund of the school district and shall be considered reimbursements to the district for the purpose of the school district finance and quality performance act and may be expended whether the same have been budgeted or not.

        (e)   The state board of education is authorized to provide scholarships of $1,100 each to teachers who are accepted to participate in the national board for professional teaching standards program for initial certification. The state board of education is authorized to provide scholarships of $500 each to teachers who are accepted to participate in the national board for professional teaching standards program for renewal of certification. Any teacher who has been accepted to participate in such program may file an application with the state board of education for a scholarship. The application shall be on a form prescribed and furnished by the state board, shall contain such information as the state board shall require and shall be filed at the time specified by the state board.

        (f)   As used in this section, the term school district means any school district organized and operating under the laws of this state.

        History:   L. 2000, ch. 138, § 2; L. 2005, ch. 158, § 10; July 1.