Montana § 20-7-1802 - Definitions
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§ 20-7-1802. Definitions
Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply: (1) "Early targeted intervention" or "intervention" means, as further described in 20-7-1803 , any of the following: (a) a classroom-based program; (b) a home-based program; or (c) a jumpstart program. (2) "Eligible child" means a child who is determined through the evaluation methodology selected by the board of public education pursuant to 20-7-1803 to be below a trajectory leading to reading or math proficiency at the end of 3rd grade. (3) "Evaluation methodology" means a research-based methodology, instrument, or assessment selected by the board of public education to determine, based on a child's age or grade level, whether the child is above, at, or below a developmental trajectory leading to reading or math proficiency on completion of 3rd grade. (4) "Trustees" means the board of trustees of an elementary or K-12 school district.
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