§ 26.5-3-602 — Definitions

As used in this part 6, unless the context otherwise
requires:

(1) Entity means an individual local implementation site, such as a provider
of early childhood services; a school district, as defined in section 22-7-1003, or a
charter school, as defined in section 22-60.5-102; a community mental health
center; any other governmental agency; or any combination of these entities.

(2) Grant program means the social-emotional learning programs grant
program created in section 26.5-3-603.

(3) Implementation partner means a private entity that has extensive
experience and expertise in early child care programming of the type described in
section 26.5-3-603 and in implementation science and with which the department
contracts pursuant to section 26.5-3-603 (2) to assist in implementing the grant
program.

(4) Social-emotional learning program means an evidence-based, two-generation program that provides training for teachers and parents in strategies
and skills for connecting with all young children, especially those who demonstrate
challenging behaviors, and for teaching and promoting the development of social
competence and emotional self-monitoring and self-management in young
children; and provides direct programming for young children in problem solving,
anger control, self-monitoring of emotions, succeeding in school, and making
friends.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2022: Entire article added, (HB 22-1295), ch. 123, p. 636, � 3, effective July 1.