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 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" has the meaning ascribed thereto in K.S.A. 72-6408, 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; May 12.