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72-6121. 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 or the United States; (d) "misdemeanor" means any crime designated a misdemeanor by the laws of Kansas or the United States; (e) "school day" means any day on which school is maintained; (f) "school year" means the same as such term is defined in K.S.A. 72-5132, and amendments thereto; (g) "counsel" means any person a pupil selects to represent and advise the pupil at all proceedings conducted pursuant to the provisions of this act; and (h) "principal witness" means any witness whose testimony is of major importance in support of the charges upon which a proposed suspension or expulsion from school is based, or in determination of material questions of fact. History: L. 1994, ch. 307, § 8; L. 2015, ch. 4, § 64; L. 2017, ch. 95, § 92; July 1. Source or Prior Law: 72-8908. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026