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Approved School. "Approved School" means any school that is fully or provisionally approved by the Department.
Accreditation council. "Accreditation Council" means a council appointed by the Commissioner composed of equal membership from the Department and the field as well as the chairperson of the visiting committee as a nonpermanent member. Permanent members are appointed for three year terms on a staggered basis.
Commissioner, "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Education.
Department, "Department" means the Department of Education.
Elementary School, "Elementary School" means that portion of a school that provides instruction in any combination of kindergarten through grade 8.
Middle/Junior Rio School. "Middle/Junior High School" means that portion of a school that provides instruction in at least two consecutive grades 5 - 9.
Secondary School. "Secondary School" means that portion of a school that provides instruction in at least two consecutive grades 9 through 12.
School Improvement, Plan(SIP). "SIP" means the School Improvement Plan required under Department regulation, Chapter 125, Section 125.23.
Vocational Region/Center. "Vocational Region/Center" means any public institution that provides vocational education to secondary students.
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