Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “eligible provider” refers to a provider that satisfies the following conditions:

(1) The provider is:

Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-17.2-7.2-2

  • office: means the office of the secretary of family and social services. See Indiana Code 12-17.2-7.2-3
  • paths to QUALITY program: has the meaning set forth in Indiana Code 12-17.2-7.2-4
  • qualified early education services: refers to a program of early education services that:

    Indiana Code 12-17.2-7.2-6

(A) a:

(i) public school, including a charter school;

(ii) child care center licensed under IC 12-17.2-4;

(iii) child care home licensed under IC 12-17.2-5; or

(iv) child care ministry registered under IC 12-17.2-6;

that meets the standards of quality recognized by a Level 3 or Level 4 paths to QUALITY program rating;

(B) a school that is accredited by the state board of education or a national or regional accreditation agency that is recognized by the state board of education; or

(C) a school that is accredited to provide qualified early education services by an accrediting agency approved by the office of the secretary.

(2) The provider:

(A) provides qualified early education services to eligible and limited eligibility children; and

(B) complies with the agreement with the office concerning the delivery of qualified education services and the use of a grant provided under this chapter.

As added by P.L.202-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.169-2016, SEC.1; P.L.184-2017, SEC.14; P.L.268-2019, SEC.2.