§ 316.5 - What definitions apply to this program?

(a) Definitions in EDGAR. The following terms used in this part are defined in 34 CFR 77.1:

Applicant

Application

Award

Department

EDGAR

Fiscal year

Local educational agency

Nonprofit

Private

Project

Secretary

State

State educational agency

(b) Definitions in 34 CFR part 300. The following terms used in this part are defined in 34 CFR part 300:

Individualized education program

Parent

Related services

Special education

(c) Other definitions specific to 34 CFR part 316. The following terms used in this part are defined as follows:

Act means the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Parent organization means a private nonprofit organization that is governed by a board of directors of which a majority of the members are parents of children with disabilities—particularly minority parents—and that includes members who are professionals—especially minority professionals—in the fields of special education, early intervention, and related services, and individuals with disabilities. If the private nonprofit organization does not have such a board, the organization must have a membership that represents the interests of individuals with disabilities, and must establish a special governing committee of which a majority of the members are parents of children with disabilities—particularly parents of minority children—and that includes members who are professionals—especially minority professionals—in the fields of special education, early intervention, and related services. Parent and professional membership of these boards or special governing committees must be broadly representative of minority and other individuals and groups having an interest in special education, early intervention, and related services.