Sec. 2.5. As used in this chapter, “limited eligibility child” refers to an individual who:

(1) is at least four (4) years of age and less than five (5) years of age on August 1 of the state fiscal year for which a grant is sought under the prekindergarten program;

Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-17.2-7.2-2.5

  • eligible child: refers to an individual who:

    Indiana Code 12-17.2-7.2-1

  • eligible provider: refers to a provider that satisfies the following conditions:

    Indiana Code 12-17.2-7.2-2

  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • 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.
  • office: means the office of the secretary of family and social services. See Indiana Code 12-17.2-7.2-3
  • prekindergarten program: refers to the prekindergarten program established under section 7 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 12-17.2-7.2-5
  • qualified early education services: refers to a program of early education services that:

    Indiana Code 12-17.2-7.2-6

  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
(2) is a resident of Indiana or otherwise has legal settlement in Indiana, as determined under IC 20-26-11;

(3) receives qualified early education services from an eligible provider, as determined by the office;

(4) has a parent or guardian who agrees to ensure that the child meets the attendance requirements determined by the office;

(5) has a parent or guardian who participates in a parental engagement and involvement component provided by the eligible provider;

(6) is a member of a household with an annual income that does not exceed one hundred eighty-five percent (185%) of the federal poverty level;

(7) meets the requirements of section 7.2(b) and 7.2(c) of this chapter; and

(8) is not an eligible child.

As added by P.L.268-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.246-2023, SEC.8.

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