Nebraska Statutes 71-4745. Terms, defined
For purposes of sections 71-4745 to 71-4747 :
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 71-4745
- Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Process: shall mean a summons, subpoena, or notice to appear issued out of a court in the course of judicial proceedings. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(1) Communication means a two-way, interactive process to convey meaning from one person or group to another through the use of mutually understood signs, symbols, or voice;
(2) Credentialed teacher of the deaf means a certificated teacher with a special education endorsement in deaf or hard of hearing education;
(3) English means English literacy, spoken English, signing exact English and morphemic system of signs, conceptually accurate signed English, cued speech, and any other visual supplements;
(4) Language means a complex and dynamic system of conventional symbols that is used in various modes for thought and communication; and
(5) Literacy includes the developmental stages of literacy, which are necessary beginning stages to master a language and which include pre-emergent, emergent, and novice levels.