281—49.2 (279) Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
“Approved system”  means a vendor-provided career information and decision-making system which meets the requirements of rule 281—49.6(279).
“Board”  means the board of directors of a public school district.
“Career cluster”  means a nationally recognized framework for organizing and classifying career and technical education programs.
“Comprehensive school improvement plan”  means the plan required of a school or school district pursuant to Iowa Code section 256.7(21)“a.” 
“Department”  means the Iowa department of education.
“Director”  means the director of the Iowa department of education.
“District plan”  means the career guidance plan developed by each school district detailing the delivery of career guidance in compliance with this chapter.
“Educational program”  means the educational program as defined in rule 281—12.2(256).
“Plan”  means the individualized career and academic plan established under this chapter which is created by each student of the school district in eighth grade and which, at a minimum, meets the requirements of rule 281—49.3(279).
“Postsecondary education and training options”  means postsecondary programs and pathways related to career interests, including apprenticeships and on-the-job training; military training; and industry-based certification, licensure, and diploma and degree programs offered by accredited professional colleges, technical and community colleges, and public and private baccalaureate colleges and universities.
“School counseling program”  means the school counseling program established by Iowa Code section 256.11(9A).
“Student”  means an enrolled student as defined in rule 281—12.2(256).
[ARC 2620C, IAB 7/20/16, effective 6/21/16]