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(a) Training on evidence-based programs and practices shall be mandatory for all individuals who work with juveniles adjudicated or participating in an immediate intervention under the Kansas revised juvenile justice code. Such individuals shall include, but not be limited to:

(1) Community supervision officers;

(2) juvenile intake and assessment workers;

(3) juvenile corrections officers; and

(4) any individual who works with juveniles through a contracted organization providing services to juveniles.

(b) The department of corrections, in conjunction with the office of judicial administration shall provide training in evidence-based programs and practices on not less than a semi-annual basis to those required to receive such training pursuant to subsection (a).