Arizona § 15-1201 - Definitions
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 15-1201 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-1201. Definitions
In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Fund" means the special education fund established by section 15-1182.
2. "Institution" means the Arizona state schools for the deaf and the blind, the Arizona training program facilities as provided in section 36-551 and the Arizona state hospital.
3. "Place" or "placement" means placement of a person in an institution, as defined in this section, for special education only or for special education and residential and custodial care.
4. "Special education" means the adjustment of the environmental factors, modification of the course of study and adaptation of teaching methods, materials and techniques to provide educationally for those children who are at least three but not more than twenty-one years of age and who are gifted or have a disability to such an extent that they do not profit from the regular course of study or need special education services in order to profit. Difficulty in writing, speaking or understanding the English language due to an environmental background in which a language other than English is spoken primarily or exclusively shall not be considered a sufficient handicap to require special education.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 15-1201
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 15-1201 cover?
Section 15-1201 ("Definitions") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 15-1201?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 15-1201 apply to my situation?
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