Alabama § 16-46D-2 - Definitions.
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§ 16-46D-2. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following words have the following meanings:
(1) ACCS. The Alabama Community College System.
(2) DEPARTMENT. The State Department of Education.
(3) ELIGIBLE INSTITUTION or INSTITUTION. Each of the following:
a. Any two-year public institution of higher education in the state, including postsecondary technical colleges, trade schools, community colleges, and junior colleges.
b. Any four-year public institution of higher education, provided that institution chooses to participate in the program.
(4) ELIGIBLE STUDENT. A student entering 11th or 12th grade who spent the prior school year in attendance at a public high school in this state and meets the eligibility criteria adopted pursuant to this chapter.
(5) FUND. The Move on When Ready Fund created by Section 16-46D-7.
(6) PROGRAM. The arrangement authorized by this chapter whereby an eligible student takes all of his or her courses, as approved by Section 16-46D-6, at an eligible institution and receives secondary credit from his or her high school with the goal of completing graduation and high school diploma requirements.
(7) SECONDARY CREDIT. High school credit for courses taken at an eligible institution under the program.
(8) STATE BOARD. The State Board of Education.
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