§ 72-3903 Kansas academy of mathematics and science (KAMS) program; definitions
§ 72-3904 Same; administration of program by board of regents; powers and duties of the board; fees; admittance to program; summer academies
§ 72-3905 Same; charges for room and board
§ 72-3906 Same; acceptance of private and public funds

Terms Used In Kansas Statutes > Chapter 72 > Article 39 - Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science (Kams)

  • Board: means the state board of regents. See Kansas Statutes 72-3903
  • KAMS: means : (1) An accelerated residential, or on-line distance learning program for high school-age pupils who are academically talented in science and mathematics; and (2) a rigorous, two-year program of college coursework tailored to individual abilities and taught by the faculty of a postsecondary educational institution designated by the board. See Kansas Statutes 72-3903
  • Postsecondary educational institution: has the meaning ascribed thereto in Kan. See Kansas Statutes 72-3903
  • pupil: means a pupil who: (1) Is eligible for enrollment in the 11th grade or equivalent; (2) has completed at least two years of high school with distinction in mathematics or science by the end of 10th grade; (3) has achieved minimum composite scores of 23 on the ACT or 1100 on the SAT; and (4) demonstrates the maturity and capacity to benefit from the KAMS experience. See Kansas Statutes 72-3903
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Kansas Statutes 77-201