Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "qualified early education services" refers to a program of early education services that:
(1) is provided by an eligible provider to an eligible or limited eligibility child;
(2) includes a parental engagement and involvement component in the delivery of early education services that is based on the requirements and guidelines established by the office;
(3) administers the kindergarten readiness assessment adopted by the state board of education;
(4) aligns with the early learning development framework for prekindergarten approved by the department of education under IC 20-19-3-16; and
(5) meets the design parameters for inclusion in the longitudinal study described in section 12 of this chapter, as determined by the office.
As added by P.L.202-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.184-2017, SEC.18; P.L.268-2019, SEC.6.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation
Chapter 7.2. Prekindergarten Pilot Program
12-17.2-7.2-1. "Eligible Child"
12-17.2-7.2-2. "Eligible Provider"
12-17.2-7.2-2.1. "Extended Enrollment Period"
12-17.2-7.2-2.5. "Limited Eligibility Child"
12-17.2-7.2-4. "Paths to Quality Program"
12-17.2-7.2-5. "Prekindergarten Pilot Program"
12-17.2-7.2-5.5. "Potential Eligible Provider or Existing Eligible Provider"
12-17.2-7.2-5.7. "Priority Enrollment Period"
12-17.2-7.2-6. "Qualified Early Education Services"
12-17.2-7.2-7. Establishment of Prekindergarten Pilot Program; Counties; Eligible Providers
12-17.2-7.2-7.2. Qualifications; Parent or Guardian Requirements and Agreement
12-17.2-7.2-7.3. Eligible Provider Agreement
12-17.2-7.2-7.6. Monitoring Educational Outcomes of Expansion Plans; Report
12-17.2-7.2-7.8. Random Onsite Inspections; Determination of Ineligibility
12-17.2-7.2-8. Eligibility; Amount of Grant; Funding From Donations and Gifts
12-17.2-7.2-8.1. Grants for Limited Eligibility Children; Maximum Amount
12-17.2-7.2-10. Application for Federal Waivers
12-17.2-7.2-11. Determination of Eligibility for Choice Scholarships
12-17.2-7.2-12. Requirement for Longitudinal Study
12-17.2-7.2-13. Reporting Requirements
12-17.2-7.2-13.1. Monthly Informational Report