Montana Code 20-7-1802. Definitions
20-7-1802. Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply:
Terms Used In Montana Code 20-7-1802
- Board of public education: means the board created by Article X, section 9, subsection (3), of the Montana constitution and 2-15-1507. See Montana Code 20-1-101
- district: means the territory, regardless of county boundaries, organized under the provisions of this title to provide public educational services under the jurisdiction of the trustees prescribed by this title. See Montana Code 20-6-101
- Evaluation methodology: means a research-based methodology, instrument, or assessment selected by the board of public education to determine, based on a child's age or grade level, whether the child is above, at, or below a developmental trajectory leading to reading proficiency on completion of 3rd grade. See Montana Code 20-7-1802
- Proficiency: means a measure of competence that is demonstrated through application in a performance assessment. See Montana Code 20-7-1601
- school: means an institution for the teaching of children that is established and maintained under the laws of the state of Montana at public expense. See Montana Code 20-6-501
- Trustees: means the board of trustees of an elementary or K-12 school district. See Montana Code 20-7-1802
(1)”Early literacy targeted intervention” or “intervention” means, as further described in 20-7-1803, any of the following:
(a)a classroom-based program;
(b)a home-based program; or
(c)a jumpstart program.
(2)”Eligible child” means a child who is determined through the evaluation methodology selected by the board of public education pursuant to 20-7-1803 to be below a trajectory leading to reading proficiency at the end of 3rd grade.
(3)”Evaluation methodology” means a research-based methodology, instrument, or assessment selected by the board of public education to determine, based on a child’s age or grade level, whether the child is above, at, or below a developmental trajectory leading to reading proficiency on completion of 3rd grade.
(4)”Trustees” means the board of trustees of an elementary or K-12 school district.