As used in this chapter:

(1)  “Division” means the Division of Child and Family Services.

Terms Used In Utah Code 53B-8d-102

  • Division: means the Division of Child and Family Services. See Utah Code 53B-8d-102
  • Long-term foster care: means an individual who remains in the custody of the division, whether or not the individual resides:
(a) with licensed foster parents; or
(b) in independent living arrangements under the supervision of the division. See Utah Code 53B-8d-102
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Tuition: means tuition at the rate for residents of the state. See Utah Code 53B-8d-102
    • (2)  “Long-term foster care” means an individual who remains in the custody of the division, whether or not the individual resides:

    (a)  with licensed foster parents; or

    (b)  in independent living arrangements under the supervision of the division.

    (3)  “State institution of higher education” means an institution described in Section 53B-1-102.

    (4)  “Tuition” means tuition at the rate for residents of the state.

    (5)  “Ward of the state” means an individual:

    (a)  who is:

    (i)  at least 17 years old; and

    (ii)  not older than 26 years old;

    (b)  who had a permanency goal in the individual’s child and family plan, as described in Sections 80-3-307 and 80-3-409, of long-term foster care while in the custody of the division; and

    (c)  for whom the custody of the division was not terminated as a result of adoption.

    Amended by Chapter 335, 2022 General Session

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