KS Const., Article VII, Section 4

Aged and infirm persons; financial aid; state participation. The respective counties of the state shall provide, as may be prescribed by law, for those inhabitants who, by reason of age, infirmity or other misfortune, may have claims upon the aid of society. The state may participate financially in such aid and supervise and control the administration thereof. History: Adopted by convention, July 29, 1859; ratified by electors, October 4, 1859; L. 1936, ch. 4; L. 1972, ch. 394, § 1; August 1, 1972.