6-41-802. Definitions.

6-41-802. Definitions. 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 of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; 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 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.