KS Const., Article VII, Section 1

Benevolent institutions. Institutions for the benefit of mentally or physically incapacitated or handicapped persons, and such other benevolent institutions as the public good may require, shall be fostered and supported by the state, subject to such regulations as may be prescribed by law. History: Adopted by convention, July 29, 1859; ratified by electors, October 4, 1859; L. 1861, p. 59; L. 1972, ch. 394, § 1; August 1, 1972.