2006 Kansas Code - 75-712d

      75-712d.   Same; missing children information clearinghouse. (a) The Kansas bureau of investigation shall establish a missing children information clearinghouse. Such clearinghouse shall be a central repository of information relating to missing children and shall include all information currently entered in the missing person system of the Kansas bureau of investigation pursuant to K.S.A. 75-712c and amendments thereto.

      (b)   The missing children information clearinghouse shall:

      (1)   Collect, process, maintain and disseminate statistics and other information relating to missing children in this state;

      (2)   develop and maintain a system of communication, cooperation and coordination among organizations and agencies within this state which deal with missing children;

      (3)   cooperate and coordinate with organizations and agencies in other states and agencies of the federal government in efforts to locate missing children;

      (4)   establish such educational services and information as appropriate to aid organizations, agencies and persons dealing with missing children;

      (5)   maintain a listing of agencies, individuals and materials pertaining to missing children activities and programs;

      (6)   coordinate training efforts to aid in the reduction of the incidence of missing children; and

      (7)   perform any other services appropriate to aid in the location of missing children.

      (c)   The director of the Kansas bureau of investigation may apply for, accept and expend grants, gifts and bequests from any source for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this section.

      (d)   The director of the Kansas bureau of investigation shall adopt such rules and regulations as necessary to implement the provisions of this section.

      (e)   As used in this section, "child" means a person under 18 years of age.

      History:   L. 1987, ch. 331, § 1; July 1.