Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 20 > Article 30 > Chapter 8 - Alternative Program for Certain Students

• alternative education program: refers to an alternative school or educational program that is described in section 6 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 20-30-8-1
• Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
• Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
• disruptive student: means an eligible student who has a documented record of frequent disruptions of the traditional school learning environment despite repeated attempts by the school corporation to modify the student's behavior in conformity with a progressive disciplinary program approved by the department. See Indiana Code 20-30-8-2
• eligible student: means an eligible pupil (as defined in IC 20-43-1-11) who meets the criteria for enrollment in an alternative education program under section 9 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 20-30-8-3
• full-time equivalent students: means the number of students determined under section 16 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 20-30-8-3.5
• Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
• in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
• program organizer: means the following:

  Indiana Code 20-30-8-4

• Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5