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Kansas School for the Deaf company history timeline

1861

Although the school officially opened in October of 1861, it wasn't until December 9 that the school welcomed its first student.

1862

On March 5, 1862, the first Kansas legislation was passed to assist the School by appropriating a sum of $500 for the "purpose of assisting Professor P.A. Emery" and twenty-five cents per day per student.

1905

In 1905, the Kansas legislature enacted a law that made attendance of all deaf persons between the ages of six and twenty one compulsory unless they attended another special school.

1924

In 1924, a two-month summer session was started for adults, teaching them literary skills and vocational training.

1937

By 1937, the state established the Division of Services for the Blind which offered vocational training, home industries and employment services for adults with visual impairments.

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