South Carolina Statutes
§ 59-152-25 — Definitions.
For the purposes of this title:
(A)"Evidence-based program" means a program based on a clear and consistent program model that is designated as such by the South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees because the program:
(1)(a) is grounded in published, peer-reviewed research that is linked to determined outcomes;
(b)employs well-trained and competent staff to whom the program provides continual professional development that is relevant to the specific model being delivered;
(c)demonstrates strong linkages to other community-based services; and (d) is operated to ensure program fidelity; or (2) is commonly recognized by experts in the field as such a program.
(B)"Board of trustees" or "board" means the First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees pursuant to A
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2014 Act No. 287 (H.3428), SECTION 1, eff June 18, 2014. Editor's Note 2018 Act No. 152, SECTION 8, provides as follows: "SECTION 8. Section 20B. of Act 287 of 2014 [reauthorizing the South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Act until July 1, 2016] is repealed. Act 99 of 1999, South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Act, as amended by this act, is reauthorized until June 30, 2025."
Nearby Sections
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§ 59-152-100
Local partnership boards; use of grant funding.§ 59-152-120
Local partnerships; funding use restrictions.§ 59-152-130
Matching funds.§ 59-152-140
Carrying funds forward into subsequent years.§ 59-152-160
Internal evaluation policies and procedures.§ 59-152-20
Purpose.§ 59-152-25
Definitions.§ 59-152-30
Goals.§ 59-152-32
Comprehensive long-range initiative.§ 59-152-33
School readiness assessment.§ 59-152-40
Board of Trustees to oversee initiative.§ 59-152-60
Local First Steps Partnership Boards.