{"data":{"id":"us-ks/k.s.a.-72-3903","jurisdiction":"us-ks","citation":"K.S.A. 72-3903","heading":"Kansas academy of mathematics and science (KAMS) program; definitions.","body":"As used in this act:\n(a) \"Kansas academy of mathematics and science\" or \"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. The purpose of KAMS is to provide an opportunity for academically talented pupils to work in a community of peers and to earn simultaneously college credits and a high school diploma. The state board of regents shall determine whether KAMS is a residential program, a distance learning program or a combination of on-line and in person coursework, seminars and learning activities.\n(b) \"Academically talented pupil\" or \"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.\n(c) \"Postsecondary educational institution\" has the meaning ascribed thereto in K.S.A. 74-3201b, and amendments thereto.\n(d) \"Board\" means the state board of regents.","path":["Chapter 72.—SCHOOLS","Article 39.—KANSAS ACADEMY OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE (KAMS)"],"source_url":"https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch72/072_039_0003.html","current_through":"2025 legislative session","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-10-15T06:28:16Z","sha256":"98395728628df2cc7e60aa3a29d6049102c6074d9a65f1a17d9dcec5042571aa","source_id":"us-ks","stale":false,"prev":"us-ks/k.s.a.-72-3825","next":"us-ks/k.s.a.-72-3904"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}