K.S.A. 74-32,256: Basic education programs; establishment and operation by local boards; standards and criteria; cooperative agreements.

Each board is authorized to establish, conduct, maintain and administer an adult basic education program and such program shall meet standards and criteria set by the state board. Cooperative agreements among boards may be entered into for providing in conformity with the purposes of this act, such programs, facilities, equipment and services as may be necessary or desirable. No such cooperative agreement shall be effective until the same has been approved by the state board which approval shall be granted if such agreement complies with the standards and criteria established by the state board.