As used in this subchapter:
(1) "Approved institution" means a public or private nonprofit institution of higher education located in Arkansas that:
(A) Is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; and
(B) Is approved or seeking approval by the United States Department of Education as a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program;
(2) (A) "Arkansas resident" means a recipient or a recipient's parent or guardian who is domiciled in Arkansas for at least twelve (12) months before applying for the Building Better Futures High School Program.
(B) A recipient or a recipient's parent or guardian may be asked to provide proof of domicile as evidenced by one (1) of the following:
(i) Information from the Free Application for Federal Student Assistance;
(ii) A valid Arkansas driver's license;
(iii) Documentation of current payment for personal or real property taxes for the previous year;
(iv) Current vehicle registration;
(v) Current voter registration; or
(vi) Other forms that establish residency;
(3) "Eligible student" means a person who satisfies the criteria established in this subchapter;
(4) "Home school" means an educational program provided by the student's parent or guardian as permitted under ยง 6-15-501 et seq.;
(5) "Home-schooled student" means a student educated in a school provided by a parent or legal guardian for his or her own child;
(6) "Intellectual disability" means a condition characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior:
(A) As defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association; and
(B) Diagnosed by a physician, psychologist, or other individual qualified by license or statute to diagnose; and
(7) "Selective admission" means acceptance into the program is based on specific criteria that are used by each approved institution for its Building Better Futures High School Program.
Section: 6-41-702 6-41-703 6-41-704 6-41-705 NextLast modified: November 15, 2016