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KS Stat § 38-120 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 1 - General Provisions|38-120 Recovery from parents for malicious or willful acts by certain children; limitations.

38-120. Recovery from parents for malicious or willful acts by certain children; limitations. Any person receiving bodily injury or any person, partnership, corporation, political subdivision or other entity whose property has been damaged or destroyed shall be entitled to recover damages in an appropriate action at law in a court of competent jurisdiction from the parents of any child, living with the parents, who maliciously or willfully injured such person or damaged or destroyed such property while under the age of 18 years. Such recovery shall be limited to the actual damages in an amount not to exceed $5,000, in addition to taxable court costs, unless the court or jury finds that the malicious or willful act of such minor causing such injury, damage or destruction is the result of parental neglect, in which event the $5,000 limitation does not apply. Recovery under this section for bodily injury shall be limited to actual medical expenses.History: L. 1959, ch. 203, § 1; L. 1965, ch. 275, § 1; L. 1978, ch. 156, § 1; L. 1995, ch. 257, § 5; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-122 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 1 - General Provisions|38-122 Consent by parent for surgery and other procedures on child.

38-122. Consent by parent for surgery and other procedures on child. Any parent, including a parent who is a minor, whether married or unmarried, may consent to the performance upon his or her child of a medical, surgical or post mortem procedure by a physician licensed to practice medicine or surgery. The consent of a parent who is a minor shall not be voidable because of such minority, but for such purpose a parent who is a minor shall be deemed to have the same legal capacity to act and shall have the same powers and obligations as has a person of legal age.History: L. 1967, ch. 241, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-123 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 1 - General Provisions|38-123 Consent for medical care of unmarried pregnant minor.

38-123. Consent for medical care of unmarried pregnant minor. Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, an unmarried pregnant minor where no parent or guardian is available may give consent to the furnishing of hospital, medical and surgical care related to her pregnancy, and such consent shall not be subject to disaffirmance because of minority. The consent of a parent or guardian of an unmarried pregnant minor shall not be necessary in order to authorize hospital, medical and surgical care related to her pregnancy, where no parent or guardian is available.History: L. 1967, ch. 241, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-123a (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 1 - General Provisions|38-123a Donation of blood by persons over 16; compensation.

38-123a. Donation of blood by persons over 16; compensation. Any person 16 years of age or older shall be eligible to donate blood voluntarily without the necessity of obtaining parental permission or authorization. No person 16 or 17 years of age shall receive compensation for any such donation without parental permission or authorization.History: L. 1969, ch. 221, § 1; L. 1972, ch. 161, § 6; L. 1975, ch. 229, § 1; L. 2006, ch. 184, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-123b (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 1 - General Provisions|38-123b Consent by minor 16 or over to hospital, medical or surgical treatment or procedures.

38-123b. Consent by minor 16 or over to hospital, medical or surgical treatment or procedures. Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, any minor sixteen (16) years of age or over, where no parent or guardian is immediately available, may give consent to the performance and furnishing of hospital, medical or surgical treatment or procedures and such consent shall not be subject to disaffirmance because of minority. The consent of a parent or guardian of such a minor shall not be necessary in order to authorize the proposed hospital, medical or surgical treatment or procedures.History: L. 1969, ch. 220, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-134 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 1 - General Provisions|38-134 Information concerning child provided to foster parent by secretary for children and families.

38-134. Information concerning child provided to foster parent by secretary for children and families. (a) As used in this section:(1) "Child" means a person under 18 years of age who has been removed from the home of a relative as a result of judicial determination and whose placement and care is the responsibility of the secretary.(2) "Family foster home" means a private home in which care is given for 24 hours a day for children away from their parent or guardian and which is licensed under K.A.R. 28-4-311 et seq.(3) "Foster family" means all persons living in the foster home other than foster children.(4) "Foster parent" means the licensee who is responsible for the care of foster children.(5) "Secretary" means the secretary for children and families.(b) In order to assist the foster family to make an informed decision regarding their acceptance of a particular child, to help the foster family anticipate problems which may occur during the child's placement and to help the foster family meet the needs of the child in a constructive manner, the secretary shall seek to obtain and shall provide the following information to the foster parent as the information becomes available to the secretary:(1) Strengths, needs and general behavior of the child;(2) circumstances which necessitated placement;(3) information about the child's family and the child's relationship to the family which may affect the placement;(4) important life experiences and relationships which may affect the child's feelings, behavior, attitudes or adjustment;(5) medical history of the child, including third-party coverage which may be available to the child; and(6) education history, to include present grade placement, special strengths and weaknesses.History: L. 1990, ch. 144, § 1; L. 2014, ch. 115, § 49; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-135 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 1 - General Provisions|38-135 Definitions; immunization of minor children.

38-135. Definitions; immunization of minor children. As used in this act:(a) "Health care provider" means a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery by the state board of healing arts, a person who holds a temporary permit to practice medicine and surgery issued by the state board of healing arts, a person engaged in a postgraduate training program in medicine and surgery approved by the state board of healing arts, a medical care facility licensed by the department of health and environment, a health maintenance organization issued a certificate of authority by the commissioner of insurance, a licensed professional nurse, a licensed practical nurse, a licensed physician assistant, a professional corporation organized pursuant to the professional corporation law of Kansas by persons who are authorized by such law to form such a corporation and who are health care providers as defined by this subsection, a Kansas limited liability company organized for the purpose of rendering professional services by its members who are health care providers as defined by this subsection and who are legally authorized to render the professional services for which the limited liability company is organized, a partnership of persons who are health care providers as defined by this subsection or a Kansas not-for-profit corporation organized for the purpose of rendering professional services by persons who are health care providers as defined by this subsection.(b) "Parent" means:(1) A minor's parent by birth or adoption;(2) a minor's legal guardian; or(3) any person who under court order is authorized to give consent for a minor.History: L. 1995, ch. 183, § 2; L. 2000, ch. 162, § 13; Feb. 1, 2001.
KS Stat § 38-136 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 1 - General Provisions|38-136 Immunization of minor children; written delegation of consent by parent.

38-136. Immunization of minor children; written delegation of consent by parent. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, a parent may delegate in writing the parent's authority to consent to the immunization of a minor to any of the following individuals, not in order of priority:(1) A grandparent by birth or adoption;(2) an adult brother or sister or half brother or half sister, by birth or adoption;(3) an adult aunt or uncle by birth or adoption;(4) a stepparent; or(5) another adult who has care and control of the minor.(b) A grandparent, brother or sister, aunt or uncle or stepparent of a minor who is the primary caregiver of a minor and who may consent to the immunization of the minor under subsection (a) may delegate in writing the authority to consent to immunization of the minor to another person listed in subsection (a).(c) A health care provider may rely on a notarized document from another state, territory or country that contains substantially the same information as is required in any immunization consent rules and regulations of the department of health and environment if the document is presented for consent by a person listed in subsection (a).(d) A person who consents to immunization of a minor under this act shall provide the health care provider with sufficient and accurate health information about the minor for whom the consent is given and, if necessary, sufficient and accurate health information about the minor's family to enable the person providing the consent and the health care provider to determine adequately the risks and benefits inherent in the proposed immunization and determine whether the immunization is advisable.History: L. 1995, ch. 183, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-137 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 1 - General Provisions|38-137 Same; consent for immunization by person other than parent, when.

38-137. Same; consent for immunization by person other than parent, when. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the following individuals, not in order of priority, may consent to the immunization of a minor if a parent is not reasonably available and the authority to consent is not denied under subsection (b):(1) A grandparent by birth or adoption;(2) an adult brother or sister or half brother or half sister, by birth or adoption;(3) an adult aunt or uncle by birth or adoption;(4) a stepparent; or(5) another adult who has care and control of the minor.(b) A person may not consent to the immunization of a minor under subsection (a) if:(1) The person has actual knowledge that the parent has expressly refused to give consent to the immunization; or(2) the parent has told the person that the person may not consent to the immunization of the minor or, in the case of a written authorization, has withdrawn the authorization in writing.(c) For purposes of this section, a parent is not reasonably available if:(1) The location of the parent is unknown;(2) (A) a reasonable effort made by a person listed in subsection (a) to locate and communicate with the parent for the purpose of obtaining consent has failed; and (B) not more than 90 days have passed since the date that the effort was made; or(3) the parent has been contacted by a person listed in subsection (a) and requested to consent to the immunization of the minor, and the parent: (A) Has not acted on the request; and (B) has not expressly denied authority to the person listed in subsection (a) to consent to immunization of the minor.(d) A person authorized to consent to the immunization of a minor under this section shall confirm in writing that the parent is not reasonably available and the written confirmation shall be included in the minor's medical record.History: L. 1995, ch. 183, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-138 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 1 - General Provisions|38-138 Health care provider to provide information to person consenting to immunization.

38-138. Health care provider to provide information to person consenting to immunization. The responsibility of a health care provider to provide information to a person consenting to the immunization of a minor as provided by K.S.A. 38-136 and 38-137 is the same as the health care provider's responsibility to a parent.History: L. 1995, ch. 183, § 5; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-139 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 1 - General Provisions|38-139 Health care provider has immunity if relying on consent.

38-139. Health care provider has immunity if relying on consent. (a) In the absence of willful misconduct or gross negligence, a health care provider who accepts the health history and other information given by a person who is delegated the authority to consent to the immunization of a minor as provided by K.S.A. 38-136 or 38-137 shall not be liable for an adverse reaction related to an immunization of the minor resulting from factual errors in the health history or information given by the person to the health care provider.(b) In the absence of willful misconduct or gross negligence, a health care provider who relies on the consent of a person delegated the authority to consent to the immunization of a minor as provided by K.S.A. 38-136 or 38-137 shall not be liable for damages arising from reliance on such consent.(c) Except for acts of willful misconduct or gross negligence, a person who consents to the immunization of a minor as provided by K.S.A. 38-136 or 38-137 shall not be liable for damages arising from any such immunization administered by a person authorized by law to administer immunizations in this state.History: L. 1995, ch. 183, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-140 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 1 - General Provisions|38-140 Consent to immunize under 38-2217 or 38-2316 not affected.

38-140. Consent to immunize under 38-2217 or 38-2316 not affected. The provisions of K.S.A. 38-135 through 38-140 shall not affect authority to consent to immunization of a minor pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2217 or 38-2316, and amendments thereto, or pursuant to any other law.History: L. 1995, ch. 183, § 7; L. 2006, ch. 169, § 106; L. 2007, ch. 195, § 19; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-141 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 1 - General Provisions|38-141 Parents' rights to exercise primary control over the upbringing of their children; cause of action.

38-141. Parents' rights to exercise primary control over the upbringing of their children; cause of action. (a) As used in this section:(1) "Child" means a person under 18 years of age; and(2) "parent" means and includes a natural parent, an adoptive parent, a stepparent or a guardian or conservator of a child who is liable by law to maintain, care for or support the child.(b) It shall be the public policy of this state that parents shall retain the fundamental right to exercise primary control over the care and upbringing of their children in their charge. It is further the public policy of this state that children shall have the right to protection from abuse and neglect.(c) Nothing in subsection (b) shall be interpreted to expand, diminish or in any way alter the scope of the rights of parents or children to the extent such rights exist as of the effective date of this act.(d) Any parent may maintain a cause of action in state court or in any court of competent jurisdiction for claims arising under the principles established in subsection (b). Any person authorized by law to act on behalf of a child may maintain a cause of action in the name of such child in any court of competent jurisdiction for claims arising under the principles established in subsection (b).History: L. 1996, ch. 229, § 159; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-142 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 1 - General Provisions|38-142 Grandparents as caregivers act; citation.

38-142. Grandparents as caregivers act; citation. The provisions of K.S.A. 38-142 through 38-148, and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the grandparents as caregivers act.History: L. 2006, ch. 208, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-143 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 1 - General Provisions|38-143 Same; definitions.

38-143. Same; definitions. As used in the grandparents as caregivers act:(a) "Program" means the grandparents as caregivers program.(b) "Secretary" means the secretary for children and families.(c) "Department" means the Kansas department for children and families.History: L. 2006, ch. 208, § 2; L. 2014, ch. 115, § 50; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-144 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 1 - General Provisions|38-144 Grandparents as caregivers program; administration.

38-144. Grandparents as caregivers program; administration. (a) In accordance with the provisions of the grandparents as caregivers act and subject to the provisions of appropriation acts, the secretary shall establish a grandparents as caregivers program within the Kansas department for children and families. The program shall be administered in a manner which recognizes that:(1) The relationship between a child and a parent differs from the relationship between a child and a grandparent;(2) society and the demands and needs of the members of society change between the time a person raises a child and the time the same person raises a grandchild;(3) caring for a grandchild often places additional financial, social and psychological strain on grandparents with fixed incomes;(4) different parenting skills are necessary when raising a grandchild, and many grandparents do not possess such skills, are not aware of how to obtain such skills and cannot afford access to the services necessary to obtain such skills;(5) grandparents acting as caregivers need a support structure, including counseling for both the grandparent and grandchild, respite care, transportation assistance and child care; and(6) grandparents are often unaware of medical and other assistance, including cash assistance for which they may be eligible.History: L. 2006, ch. 208, § 3; L. 2014, ch. 115, § 51; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-145 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 1 - General Provisions|38-145 Same; eligibility requirements.

38-145. Same; eligibility requirements. (a) If a person meets the financial eligibility requirements developed by the secretary, a grandparent shall be eligible to participate in the program if such grandparent:(1) Is 50 years of age or older;(2) has the grandchild placed in such grandparent's custody by the state, is the legal guardian of the grandchild or has other legal custody of the grandchild; and(3) has an annual household income of less than 130% of the federal poverty level.(b) A grandparent shall not be eligible to participate in the program if the parent or parents of the child reside with such grandparent.(c) The secretary annually shall review the eligibility of grandparents participating in the program. Grandparents shall be required to meet eligibility requirements each year to continue in the program.History: L. 2006, ch. 208, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-146 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 1 - General Provisions|38-146 Same; eligibility of persons other than grandparent.

38-146. Same; eligibility of persons other than grandparent. If there are no grandparents of a child who are willing to participate in the program, the secretary may include in the program any other close relative who becomes the legal guardian of the child or obtains legal custody of the child, as granted by a court of competent jurisdiction or through placement by the secretary. In order to participate, such relative must meet the eligibility requirements of subsections (a)(1), (a)(2) and (a)(3) of K.S.A. 38-145, and amendments thereto. A relative qualifying for the program pursuant to this section shall be considered a grandparent for purposes of this act.History: L. 2006, ch. 208, § 5; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-147 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 1 - General Provisions|38-147 Same; duties of secretary of SRS; reimbursement of costs; counseling and ancillary or support services; medical assistance.

38-147. Same; duties of secretary of SRS; reimbursement of costs; counseling and ancillary or support services; medical assistance. By January 1, 2007, and subject to the provisions of appropriation acts, the secretary:(a) Shall reimburse grandparents in the program for the cost of the care of the grandchild in the amount of $200 per grandchild per month but not to exceed a total of $600 per month. Such reimbursements shall not be considered income in determining eligibility for public assistance benefits under other state programs and, to the extent allowed by federal law, under federal programs, with the exception of temporary assistance for needy families which may not be received for those same grandchildren. Grandparents in the program shall continue to receive reimbursement until the child reaches the age of 18 or the age of 21, if such child is in full-time attendance at a secondary school, postsecondary educational institution as defined by K.S.A. 74-3201b, and amendments thereto, or an institution as defined by K.S.A. 74-32,163, and amendments thereto, or is in a state accredited job training program. Grandparents annually shall submit to the secretary a sworn statement that the child is living with and receiving support from the grandparents. A child attending a postsecondary educational institution or an institution shall be considered as living with the grandparents. The parent of any child receiving or for which assistance is received through the program shall remain liable for the support of the child as required by law;(b) may provide continuing counseling for the child and grandparent under the program;(c) may provide ancillary or support services including, but not limited to, respite care, child care, clothing allowances, parenting skills training, childhood immunizations and other health screening and transportation assistance. Eligibility for services pursuant to the program shall be based on the same eligibility criteria used for other benefits provided by the department; and(d) may provide a medical card and other medical assistance to each child under the program.History: L. 2006, ch. 208, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-148 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 1 - General Provisions|38-148 Same; annual report to the legislature; rules and regulations.

38-148. Same; annual report to the legislature; rules and regulations. (a) The secretary, on or before the first day of the regular legislative session, shall report annually to the legislature:(1) The number of children participating in the program and the breakdown of where these children were placed, with either a grandparent or other close relative;(2) the number of children moved from a foster care placement or other state custody to a grandparent or other close relative;(3) an overview of the moneys spent on the program; and(4) the cost-savings analysis of implementing the program by having the children placed with a grandparent or other close relative instead of being placed in state custody.(b) The secretary may adopt any rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act.History: L. 2006, ch. 208, § 7; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-149 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 1 - General Provisions|38-149 Same; entitlement not created.

38-149. Same; entitlement not created. The provisions of the grandparents as caregivers act shall not be construed to create an entitlement for participants in the program.History: L. 2006, ch. 208, § 8; July 1.