§ 15.1-40-01 — Definitions

As used in this chapter:
1. "At-risk student" means a student with an economic or academic disadvantage
requiring additional services or assistance to succeed in educational programs,
including special education students and English language learners.
2. "Charter performance agreement" means an agreement for a fixed term between a
public charter school and the superintendent of public instruction describing academic,
operational, and financial performance expectations, defining operational
responsibilities, and outlining the autonomy and accountability for each party to the
agreement.
3. "Education service provider" means a for-profit or nonprofit entity a public charter
school intends to enter a performance agreement with for education services and
resources, including academic program design and implementation, educational
services and resources, administrative support, charter implementation, or
management.
4. "Public charter school" means a public school operating to achieve specific
educational objectives according to the charter performance agreement as authorized
and overseen by the superintendent of public instruction.
5. "Public meeting" means a meeting subject to the requirements for public meetings
under chapter 44-04.