§ 318.4 - 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

Grant period

Local educational agency

Nonprofit

Preschool

Private

Project

Public

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:

Deafness

Deaf-blindness

Other health impairments

Related services

Special education

(c) Definitions specific to 34 CFR part 318. The following terms used in this part are defined as follows:

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

Infants and toddlers with disabilities. (1) The term means individuals from birth through age two who need early intervention services because they—

(i) Are experiencing developmental delays, as measured by appropriate diagnostic instruments and procedures, in one or more of the following areas: Cognitive development, physical development, including vision and hearing, language and speech development, psychosocial development, or self-help skills; or

(ii) Have a diagnosed physical or mental condition that has a high probability of resulting in developmental delay.

(2) The term also includes children from birth through age two who are at risk of having substantial developmental delays if early intervention services are not provided.

National Education Goals means the following goals to be achieved by the year 2000:

(1) All children will start school ready to learn.

(2) The high school graduation rate will increase to at least 90 percent.

(3) Students will leave grades four, eight, and twelve having demonstrated competency in challenging subject matter, including English, mathematics, science, history, and geography, and every school will ensure that all students learn to use their minds well, so that they may be prepared for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive employment in our modern economy.

(4) Students will be first in the world in science and mathematics achievement.

(5) Every adult will be literate and will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a global economy and exercise the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

(6) Every school will be free of drugs and violence and will offer a disciplined environment conducive to learning.