The hearing officer, within one (1) month after the conclusion of the hearing, shall submit his or her report to the state board. The state board shall take action at its next regular meeting following receipt of the report unless continued to its next regular meeting. Failure of six (6) or more members to approve the appeal shall constitute a denial of the appeal. If the appeal relates to out-district tuition and is sustained by the state board, the decision shall fix the amount of tuition to be paid by the local board. Determination of any appeal by the state board shall be final and conclusive. The state board's decision shall be in writing, signed, and certified by the commissioner of education, and mailed or personally delivered to all interested parties no later than five (5) days after the adjournment of the meeting in which it is made. If mailed, the decision shall be sent by certified or restricted mail with return receipt requested. If delivered, an acknowledgement of receipt shall be taken from the interested party. Upon receipt of the decision of the state board approving the application of the appellant, the local board denying appellant's application shall immediately comply with the decision.
Kan. Admin. Regs. § 91-16-6