\nThe following definitions apply for the purposes of this Article:\n(1) Academy. – Tarheel Challenge Academy, a Division of the North Carolina National Guard.\n(2) Alternative learning program. – A program offered by the Academy that provides specialized services for at-risk students outside of a standard classroom setting. Services should be designed to meet the needs of students who have not been successful in the traditional school setting.\n(3) Eligible participant. – An individual who meets all of the following criteria:\na. Is a minimum of 16 years of age and a maximum of 18 years of age at the time of entry into the program.\nb. Has failed to complete or has left school for any reason before graduation or completion of a program of studies without transferring to another school and has not received a certificate from a program of equivalency or has not progressed in a traditional high school setting.\nc. A citizen or legal resident of the United States.\nd. Unemployed or underemployed.\ne. Not currently on parole or probation and not accused or convicted of a crime that would be considered a felony if the individual was an adult.\nf. United States.\nd. Unemployed or underemployed.\ne. Not currently on parole or probation and not accused or convicted of a crime that would be considered a felony if the individual was an adult.\nf. Free from use of illegal drugs or substances.\ng. Physically and mentally capable to participate in the alternative learning program. (2021-180, s. 19E.2(a).)
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