# K.S.A. § 44-702: 44-702 - Declaration of state public policy > Kansas · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C44_A7_S44-702 ## Section - **Citation:** K.S.A. § 44-702 - **Heading:** 44-702 - Declaration of state public policy - **Jurisdiction:** Kansas - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** KS Code / Chapter 44 / Article 7 / Section 44-702 ## Text 44-702. Declaration of state public policy. As a guide to the interpretation and application of this act, the public policy of this state is declared to be as follows: Economic insecurity, due to unemployment, is a serious menace to health, morals, and welfare of the people of this state. Involuntary unemployment is therefore a subject of general interest and concern that requires appropriate action by the legislature to prevent its spread and to lighten its burden that now so often falls with crushing force upon the unemployed worker and such worker's family. The achievement of social security requires protection against this greatest hazard of our economic life. This can be provided by encouraging employers to provide more stable employment and by the systematic accumulation of funds during periods of employment to provide benefits for periods of unemployment, thus maintaining purchasing power and limiting the serious social consequences of poor-relief assistance. The legislature, therefore, declares that in its considered judgment the public good and the general welfare of the citizens of this state require the enactment of this measure, under the police powers of the state, for the compulsory setting aside of unemployment reserves to be used for the benefit of persons unemployed. The state of Kansas is committed to maintaining and strengthening access to the unemployment compensation system, including through initial and continuing claims. All persons and employers are entitled to a neutral interpretation of the employment security law. ## Nearby sections - [K.S.A. § 44-701 44-701 - Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C44_A7_S44-701.md) - [K.S.A. § 44-702 44-702 - Declaration of state public policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C44_A7_S44-702.md) - [K.S.A. § 44-703 44-703 - Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C44_A7_S44-703.md) - [K.S.A. § 44-704 44-704 - Benefits; limitations on; notification of claimant's employment to secretary for children and families.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C44_A7_S44-704.md) - [K.S.A. § 44-705 44-705 - Benefit eligibility conditions; procedure regarding refusals of suitable work; notice to claimant; audit process for employer reports of claimant work search and my reemployment plan compliance; notice of such, reporting options.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C44_A7_S44-705.md) - [K.S.A. § 44-706 44-706 - Disqualification for benefits, exceptions; examination by secretary; approval of substance abuse program; approval of job skills program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C44_A7_S44-706.md) - [K.S.A. § 44-709 44-709 - Claims for benefits; filing; determination of; appeals; appointment of referees; time computation; board of review, membership, qualifications and application process, compensation and duties; procedure; witness fees; judicial review; admissibility and effect of administrative action in separate or subsequent proceeding; appearances; manner of hearings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C44_A7_S44-709.md) - [K.S.A. § 44-710 44-710 - Employer contributions, payment; rates; charging of benefit payments; employers held harmless for fraud; time computation; pooled fund; reimbursing employers, reports and payments, benefit costs, allocation, group accounts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C44_A7_S44-710.md) - [K.S.A. § 44-711 44-711 - Period of liability for contributions; election and termination of employer coverage; exceptions; document copies, fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C44_A7_S44-711.md) - [K.S.A. § 44-712 44-712 - Employment security fund; loans from pooled money investment board, when.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C44_A7_S44-712.md) - [K.S.A. § 44-713 44-713 - Merit awards for certain employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C44_A7_S44-713.md) - [K.S.A. § 44-714 44-714 - Administration of act; powers and duties of secretary; employees, agents and contractors; reports and records, confidentiality; disclosure of information; witnesses, oaths and subpoenas; state-federal cooperation; fees for document copies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C44_A7_S44-714.md) - [K.S.A. § 44-715 44-715 - Kansas state employment service; officers and employees; appointments; powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C44_A7_S44-715.md) - [K.S.A. § 44-716 44-716 - Employment security administration fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C44_A7_S44-716.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C44_A7_S44-702. 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