Definitions for KRS 156.395 to 156.476

As used in KRS 156.395 to 156.476, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Department" means the Kentucky Department of Education; (2) "Grade band" means a collection of two (2) or more consecutive grade levels that are interconnected for cohesive instructional purposes in a content area; (3) "Instructional materials" means tools used to assist in student learning, as defined in administrative regulations promulgated by the Kentucky Board of Education in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A; (4) "Instructional materials depository" or "depository" means the instructional materials depository established under KRS 156.412; (5) "Instructional materials reviewer" means a professional or lay citizen recommended and approved under KRS 156.407 to provide assistance to the department and task force in the review of instructional materials; (6) "State-approved list" means the list of high quality instructional materials and programs developed, approved, and published under KRS 156.395 to 156.476; and (7) "Task force" means the State Quality Curriculum Task Force established in KRS 156.405.