Epley v. Hall

Citations

• 97 Kan. 549
• 155 P. 1083
• 1916 Kan. LEXIS 343

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>1. School-district Board — May Provide Instruction in Music. Under the provisions of section 7478 of the General Statutes of 1909 it is competent for a school-district board to provide that other branches shall be taught than those specifically enumerated in the section, and in the discretion of the board they may provide for instruction in music by a qualified teacher.</p> <p>2. Same — Teaching of Mtisie — Authorized by Statute. The uniform course of study prepared by the state board of education for the common schools of the state for the year 1914, under the authority of chapter 272 of the Laws of 1913, authorizes the teaching of music in such schools.</p> <p>3. Same — Board May Employ Separate Music Teacher. It is within the discretion of the school-district boards to determine whether all subjects, including music, shall be taught by a single teacher or to provide that music shall be taught by another teacher, provided such other possesses the qualifications and authority required by the school laws.</p>