72-8908. Definitions.
72-8908
72-8908. Definitions.As used in this act:
(a) "Juvenile" means a person who is less than 18 years of age;
(b) "adult" means a person who is 18 years of age or older;
(c) "felony" means any crime designated a felony by the laws of Kansas orthe United States;
(d) "misdemeanor" means any crime designated a misdemeanor by the laws ofKansas or the United States;
(e) "school day" means any day on which school is maintained;
(f) "school year" has the meaning ascribed thereto in K.S.A. 72-6408, andamendments thereto;
(g) "counsel" means any person a pupil selects to represent and advise thepupil at all proceedings conducted pursuant to the provisions of this act; and
(h) "principal witness" means any witness whose testimony is of majorimportance in support of the charges upon which a proposed suspension orexpulsion from school is based, or in determination ofmaterial questions of fact.
History: L. 1994, ch. 307, § 8; May 12.