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.
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