As defined by the Association's Bylaws, the purpose of the association is to provide means to disseminate, share, advise and coordinate information and training beneficial and noteworthy to the operation of the association on a statewide basis.

The objective of the association shall be:

• To promote harmony and good will among members of the Association, to promote continuity of materials and teaching techniques; to reinforce and maintain discipline of the D.A.R.E. curriculum; and to develop a means to disseminate information which is valuable to all members statewide.
• A non-commercial, non-sectarian and nonpartisan organization. The Association does not endorse any political candidate 
• The Association is a registered 501(c)(3) corporation in Kansas. All funds collected in the name of the association shall be used for the express purposes outlined in the bylaws. Donations made to the KSJOA are tax deductible (KSJOA W-9 2024).