2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 17:407.1 — Definitions
§407.1. Definitions
As used in this Part, the following words, terms, and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section as follows:
(1) "Appropriate early childhood program" means a developmentally appropriate program for young children, ages three to five years, which is in compliance with regulatory guidelines to be issued by the department pursuant to this Part and which is approved by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.
(2) "Department" means the state Department of Education.
(3) "HIPPY" means the Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters.
(4) "Louisiana HIPPY Advisory Board" means a citizen board consisting of ten members appointed as provided by this Part, which shall assist in developing standards for funding qualified HIPPY programs and public awareness for such programs and shall provide consultation and guidance to the HIPPY coordinator and the state Department of Education.
Acts 1992, No. 970, §1, eff. July 9, 1992.
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