Nebraska Statutes 79-1107. Learners with high ability; terms, defined
For purposes of sections 79-1106 to 79-1108.03 :
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 79-1107
- State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(1) Approved accelerated or differentiated curriculum programs means academic programs that serve the educational needs of learners with high ability developed and approved under section 79-1108 ;
(2) Department means the State Department of Education; and
(3) Learner with high ability means a student that performs, or has the capacity to perform, at greater levels in one or more domains of instruction in comparison to individuals of the same age, educational experience, or environment and who requires accelerated or differentiated curriculum programs in order to develop those abilities fully.