281—64.27(256A,279) Definitions applicable to this division.
“Applicant” means a public or private nonprofit organization, licensed by the department of health and human services or approved by the department of education, which applies for the state child development funds.
“Child development grants” means the funds awarded by the council to assist child development programs.
“Children who are at risk” means a student who meets one or more of the primary and secondary risk factors stated in rules 281—64.29(256A,279) and 281—64.30(256A,279).
“Low-income family” means a family who meets the financial eligibility criteria for free and reduced price meals offered under the child nutrition program.
“Project” means the child development program for which grant funds are requested.
“Public school applicant” means a public school district approved by the department which applies for the state public school child development funds.
“Public school child development grants” means the funds awarded by the council to assist public school child development programs as established in Iowa Code section 279.51.
“Public school grantee” means the applicant designated to receive public school child development grants.
“Public school project” means the public school child development program for which grant funds are requested.
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