Citation of act; definitions

75-7601. Citation of act; definitions. (a) K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 75-7601 through 75-7606, and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the child advocate act. (b) As used in the child advocate act: (1) "Child" means any individual under 18 years of age who: (A) Is in the custody of the secretary for children and families; (B) may be alleged to be a child in need of care as provided in K.S.A. 38-2201 et seq., and amendments thereto; (C) is alleged to be a child in need of care as provided in K.S.A. 38-2201 et seq.; or (D) is currently or was receiving services or treatment from the department of corrections within the previous five years; and (2) "office" means the office of the child advocate and includes the child advocate and staff. History: L. 2024, ch. 73, § 1; July 1. 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