; and (C) in subparagraph (C) by striking the period and the end and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (2) by striking and at the end; (3) in paragraph (3) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (4) the term parent includes a legal guardian or other individual standing in loco parentis (such as a grandparent or stepparent with whom the child lives, or an individual who is legally responsible for the child’s welfare). . (c) Duties and functions of the administrator Section 404 of the Missing Children’s Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5773 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (3) by striking telephone line and inserting hotline ; and (B) in paragraph (6)(E)— (i) by striking telephone line and inserting hotline ; (ii) by striking (b)(1)(A) and and inserting (b)(1)(A), ; and (iii) by inserting , and the number and types of reports to the tipline established under subsection (b)(1)(K)(i) before the semicolon at the end; (2) in subsection (b)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) by striking telephone line each place it appears and inserting hotline ; and (ii) by striking legal custodian and inserting parent ; (B) in subparagraph (C)— (i) in clause (i)— (I) by striking restaurant and inserting food ; and (II) by striking and at the end; (ii) in clause (ii) by adding and at the end; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (iii) innovative and model programs, services, and legislation that benefit missing and exploited children; ; (C) by striking subparagraphs (E), (F), and (G); (D) by amending subparagraph (H) to read as follows: (H) provide technical assistance and training to families, law enforcement agencies, State and local governments, elements of the criminal justice system, nongovernmental agencies, local educational agencies, and the general public— (i) in the prevention, investigation, prosecution, and treatment of cases involving missing and exploited children