Kansas Administrative Regulations Agency 132 - 911 COORDINATING COUNCIL
Here’s a comprehensive look at Kansas Administrative Regulations, Agency 132 – 911 Coordinating Council, current through March 27, 2025 (regulations.justia.com):
🧾 Key Articles & Provisions
Article 1 – Fees
§ 132‑1‑2 (PSAP definition):
Defines a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) as any entity officially designated by city or county resolution/ordinance (regulations.justia.com).
Article 2 – Local Collection Point Administrator (LCPA)
§ 132‑2‑1: Sets eligibility and selection criteria for the LCPA (regulations.justia.com):
Must meet Secretary of Administration’s contracting requirements
At least 3 years in public‑sector finance/accounting
Maintain accounts at a federally insured bank in Kansas, with collateralized 911 funds
Have a physical office in Kansas
Provide staffing to support the Council’s functions
Selection & contract:
Selected by Council, approved by Legislative Coordinating Council via competitive bid at least 6 months before current contract ends
Contract lasts 2 years, with one optional 2‑year extension (requires 9‑member Council vote), and includes annual performance reviews (regulations.justia.com).
Article 3 – Grant Funds
§ 132‑3‑1: Governs distribution of federal 911 grant funds (law.cornell.edu):
The Council Chair distributes subgrants only if the PSAP accepts terms and conditions and aligns with grant guidelines.
Article 4 – Penalties
Not individually cited in search, but Article 4 (Sections 132‑4‑1 to 132‑4‑3) elaborates on violations and penalties, annual reporting, and expenditure preapprovals. Proposed amendments aimed at aligning regs with Kansas 911 Act, updating citations, and formalizing processes (sos.ks.gov, kslegresearch.org).
Article 5 – Training Standards
§ 132‑5‑1: Establishes training requirements for Next‑Gen‑911 hosted solution operations—approximately 8 hours of training annually per PSAP staff, funded through 911 fee revenue (kslegresearch.org).
Article 6 – GIS Data Requirements
§ 132‑6‑1: Sets standards for GIS data used in NG911 systems, including roles for local data maintainers/stewards, mandatory training on the Council’s portal, and regular data submission in NG911 format (kslegresearch.org).
📚 Statutory Context: Kansas Statutes Annotated (K.S.A.)
The Council's authorization, structure, duties, and rulemaking powers are established under K.S.A. 12‑5364, part of the Kansas 911 Act (kslegislature.gov).
✅ Summary
Agency 132 regulations implement and clarify statutory requirements around:
PSAP designation and definition
LCPA selection, contract, and oversight
Federal grant distribution
Penalties and reporting
Staff training for NG911 systems
GIS data standards
They support the Council’s efficiency and the integrity of Kansas’ NG911 infrastructure.
ℹ️ Official Text & Updates
For the most authoritative & updated regulations, consult the Kansas Secretary of State’s KAR publications or the Kansas 911 Coordinating Council’s official site.
Let me know if you’d like to explore a particular article in detail!Here’s a comprehensive look at Kansas Administrative Regulations, Agency 132 – 911 Coordinating Council, current through March 27, 2025 (regulations.justia.com):
🧾 Key Articles & Provisions
Article 1 – Fees
§ 132‑1‑2 (PSAP definition):
Defines a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) as any entity officially designated by city or county resolution/ordinance (regulations.justia.com).
Article 2 – Local Collection Point Administrator (LCPA)
§ 132‑2‑1: Sets eligibility and selection criteria for the LCPA (regulations.justia.com):
Must meet Secretary of Administration’s contracting requirements
At least 3 years in public‑sector finance/accounting
Maintain accounts at a federally insured bank in Kansas, with collateralized 911 funds
Have a physical office in Kansas
Provide staffing to support the Council’s functions
Selection & contract:
Selected by Council, approved by Legislative Coordinating Council via competitive bid at least 6 months before current contract ends
Contract lasts 2 years, with one optional 2‑year extension (requires 9‑member Council vote), and includes annual performance reviews (regulations.justia.com).
Article 3 – Grant Funds
§ 132‑3‑1: Governs distribution of federal 911 grant funds (law.cornell.edu):
The Council Chair distributes subgrants only if the PSAP accepts terms and conditions and aligns with grant guidelines.
Article 4 – Penalties
Not individually cited in search, but Article 4 (Sections 132‑4‑1 to 132‑4‑3) elaborates on violations and penalties, annual reporting, and expenditure preapprovals. Proposed amendments aimed at aligning regs with Kansas 911 Act, updating citations, and formalizing processes (sos.ks.gov, kslegresearch.org).
Article 5 – Training Standards
§ 132‑5‑1: Establishes training requirements for Next‑Gen‑911 hosted solution operations—approximately 8 hours of training annually per PSAP staff, funded through 911 fee revenue (kslegresearch.org).
Article 6 – GIS Data Requirements
§ 132‑6‑1: Sets standards for GIS data used in NG911 systems, including roles for local data maintainers/stewards, mandatory training on the Council’s portal, and regular data submission in NG911 format (kslegresearch.org).
📚 Statutory Context: Kansas Statutes Annotated (K.S.A.)
The Council's authorization, structure, duties, and rulemaking powers are established under K.S.A. 12‑5364, part of the Kansas 911 Act (kslegislature.gov).
✅ Summary
Agency 132 regulations implement and clarify statutory requirements around:
PSAP designation and definition
LCPA selection, contract, and oversight
Federal grant distribution
Penalties and reporting
Staff training for NG911 systems
GIS data standards
They support the Council’s efficiency and the integrity of Kansas’ NG911 infrastructure.
ℹ️ Official Text & Updates
For the most authoritative & updated regulations, consult the Kansas Secretary of State’s KAR publications or the Kansas 911 Coordinating Council’s official site.
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