Each year, every school district in Kansas is required to report student data by race and ethnicity categories set by the federal government to the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE). Though the KSDE does not report individual student data to the federal government, the total number of students in various categories of each school is reported. These reports help keep track of changes in student enrollments and ensure that all students receive the educational programs and services to which they are entitled.

Race and Ethnicity Requirements Documents: 

Collecting Race/Ethnicity Data (not included on CD.)	PowerPoint
Race and Ethnicity Requirements FAQ sheet (From CD)	PDF
NCES Forum - Race and Ethnicity Guidance	PDF
Letter from the Commissioner	PDF
Suggestions for Conducting Observer Identification	PDF
Example Enrollment Form	PDF
Sample Enrollment Form	Word
Sample Letter to Parents	Word
Sample Letter to Staff	Word

See updated FAQs about Race & Ethnicity regulations

For questions regarding Race & Ethnicity regulations please contact:
race-ethnicity@ksde.org