Definitions

  1. Law
  2. Arkansas Code
  3. Education
  4. Special Educational Programs
  5. Children with Disabilities
  6. Building Better Futures High School Program
  7. Definitions

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As used in this subchapter:

  1. (1) “Approved institution” means a public or private nonprofit institution of higher education located in Arkansas that:

    1. (A) Is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; and

    2. (B) Is approved or seeking approval by the United States Department of Education as a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program;

  2. (2)

    1. (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.

    2. (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:

      1. (i) Information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid;

      2. (ii) Valid Arkansas driver's license;

      3. (iii) Documentation of current payment for personal or real property taxes for the previous year;

      4. (iv) Current vehicle registration;

      5. (v) Current voter registration; or

      6. (vi) Other forms that establish residency;

  3. (3)

    1. (A) “Citizen” means a person who is a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident.

    2. (B) If the person is a lawful permanent resident, he or she shall submit a copy of the lawful permanent resident form when submitting an application to the program;

  4. (4) “Eligible student” means a person who satisfies the criteria established in this subchapter;

  5. (5) “Home school” means an educational program provided by the student's parent or guardian as permitted under § 6-15-501 et seq.;

  6. (6) “Home-schooled student” means a student educated in a school provided by a parent or legal guardian for his or her own child;

  7. (7) “Intellectual disability” means a condition characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior:

    1. (A) As defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, published by the American Psychiatric Association; and

    2. (B) Diagnosed by a physician, psychologist, or other individual qualified by license or statute to diagnose; and

  8. (8) “Selective admission” means acceptance into the program is based on specific criteria that are used by each approved institution for its program.


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