1. (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.

2. (b) As used in the child advocate act:

   1. (1) "Child" means any individual under 18 years of age who:

      1. (A) Is in the custody of the secretary for children and families;
      2. (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;
      3. (C) is alleged to be a child in need of care as provided in K.S.A. 38-2201 et seq.; or
      4. (D) is currently or was receiving services or treatment from the department of corrections within the previous five years; and
   2. (2) "office" means the office of the child advocate and includes the child advocate and staff.

L. 2024, ch. 73, § 1; July 1.