Section 281.65.2. Definitions.

“Applicant” means a public school that applies for the early elementary at-risk funds.

“At-risk student” means a student who meets one or more of the primary and secondary risk factors stated in rules 65.4(279) and 65.5(279).

“Department” means the department of education.

“Early elementary grades” means kindergarten through grade three.

“Early elementary grants” means the funds awarded by the department to assist at-risk early elementary school programs.

“Grantee” means the applicant designated to receive early elementary school grants.

“Low-income family” means a family who meets the current income eligibility guidelines for free and reduced price meals in a local school as documented in the year in which the application is made.

“Project” means the early education school program for which grant funds are requested.