§ 53G-10-601 — Definitions.

As used in this part:
(1) "Alternative classroom schedule" means a classroom schedule that is different than the schedule followed by other classrooms in the applicable school or LEA.
(2) "Alternative curriculum" means curriculum in one or more subject areas that is based on standards that are different than the standards:

(2)(a) adopted by the state board; and
(2)(b) applicable to the regular curriculum offered in the subject area or areas in the applicable school or LEA.
(3) "Applicable school or LEA" means the school or LEA in which an innovation program is proposed or implemented.
(4) "Innovation grant" means a grant of money under Section 53G-10-608 to pay for some or all innovation program costs.
(5) "Innovation program" means a program establishing an alternative classroom schedule or an alternative curriculum, or both.
(6) "Innovation program application" means an application:

(6)(a) proposing the implementation of an innovation program; and
(6)(b) submitted under Section 53G-10-603 to the LEA governing board for the LEA in which the innovation program is proposed.
(7) "Innovation program costs" means costs occasioned by an innovation program that exceed costs of a class that is not subject to an innovation program.
(8) "K-12" means kindergarten through grade 12.
(9) "Opportunity class" means a school class within the public education system that implements an innovation program.
(10) "Participating student" means a K-12 student who participates in an opportunity class under an approved innovation program.

Legislative History

Enacted by Chapter 236, 2022 General Session