As used in this subchapter:(1) 'Approved institution' means a public or private nonprofit institution of higher education located in Arkansas that: (A) Is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission; and(B) Is approved or seeking approval by the United States Department of Education as a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program;(2)(A) 'Arkansas resident' means a recipient or a recipient's parent or guardian who is domiciled in Arkansas for at least twelve (12) months before applying for the Building Better Futures High School Program.(B) A recipient or a recipient's parent or guardian may be asked to provide proof of domicile as evidenced by one (1) of the following:(i) Information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid;(ii) Valid Arkansas driver's license;(iii) Documentation of current payment for personal or real property taxes for the previous year;(iv) Current vehicle registration;(v) Current voter registration; or(vi) Other forms that establish residency;(3)(A) 'Citizen' means a person who is a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident.(B) If the person is a lawful permanent resident, he or she shall submit a copy of the lawful permanent ncy;(3)(A) 'Citizen' means a person who is a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident.(B) If the person is a lawful permanent resident, he or she shall submit a copy of the lawful permanent resident form when submitting an application to the program;(4) 'Eligible student' means a person who satisfies the criteria established in this subchapter;(5) 'Home school' means an educational program provided by the student's parent or guardian as permitted under § 6-15-501 et seq.;(6) 'Home-schooled student' means a student educated in a school provided by a parent or legal guardian for his or her own child;(7) 'Intellectual disability' means a condition characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior: (A) As defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, published by the American Psychiatric Association; and(B) Diagnosed by a physician, psychologist, or other individual qualified by license or statute to diagnose; and(8) 'Selective admission' means acceptance into the program is based on specific criteria that are used by each approved institution for its program.Amended by Act 2017, No. r statute to diagnose; and(8) 'Selective admission' means acceptance into the program is based on specific criteria that are used by each approved institution for its program.Amended by Act 2017, No. 432,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.Added by Act 2015, No. 931,§ 1, eff. 4/2/2015.
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