72-6121. Definitions.
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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.