Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "eligible provider" refers to a provider that satisfies the following conditions: (1) The provider is:
(A) a: (i) public school, including a charter school; (ii) child care center licensed under IC 12-17.2-4; (iii) child care home licensed under IC 12-17.2-5; or (iv) child care ministry registered under IC 12-17.2-6; that meets the standards of quality recognized by a Level 3 or Level 4 paths to QUALITY program rating; (B) a school that is accredited by the state board of education or a national or regional accreditation agency that is recognized by the state board of education; or (C) a school that is accredited to provide qualified early education services by an accrediting agency approved by the office of the secretary. (2) The provider: (A) provides qualified early education services to eligible and limited eligibility children; and (B) complies with the agreement with the office concerning the delivery of qualified education services and the use of a grant provided under this chapter. As added by P.L.202-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.169-2016, SEC.1; P.L.184-2017, SEC.14; P.L.268-2019, SEC.2.
IC 12-17.2-7.2-2.1 "Extended enrollment period" Sec. 2.1. As used in this chapter, "extended enrollment period" refers to the period set forth by the office beginning not later than June 1 of each calendar year. As added by P.L.268-2019, SEC.3.
IC 12-17.2-7.2-2.5 "Limited eligibility child" Sec. 2.5. As used in this chapter, "limited eligibility child" refers to an individual who: (1) is at least four (4) years of age and less than five (5) years of age on August 1 of the state fiscal year for which a grant is sought under the prekindergarten program; (2) is a resident of Indiana or otherwise has legal settlement in Indiana, as determined under IC 20-26-11; (3) receives qualified early education services from an eligible provider, as determined by the office; (4) has a parent or guardian who agrees to ensure that the child meets the attendance requirements determined by the office; (5) has a parent or guardian who participates in a parental engagement and involvement component provided by the eligible provider; (6) is a member of a household with an annual income that does not exceed one hundred eighty-five percent (185%) of the federal poverty level; (7) meets the requirements of section 7.2(b) and 7.2(c) of this chapter; and (8) is not an eligible child. As added by P.L.268-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.246-2023, SEC.8.