In this subpart:
The term "blended learning" means a formal education program that leverages both technology-based and face-to-face instructional approaches-
The term "controlled substance" means a drug or other substance identified under Schedule I, II, III, IV, or V in section 812(c) of title 21.
The term "digital learning" means any instructional practice that effectively uses technology to strengthen a student's learning experience and encompasses a wide spectrum of tools and practices, including-
The term "drug" includes-
The term "drug and violence prevention" means-
The term "school-based mental health services provider" includes a State-licensed or State-certified school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, or other State licensed or certified mental health professional qualified under State law to provide mental health services to children and adolescents.
The term "State" means each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
The term "STEM-focused specialty school" means a school, or dedicated program within a school, that engages students in rigorous, relevant, and integrated learning experiences focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science, which include authentic schoolwide research.
20 U.S.C. § 7112
EDITORIAL NOTES
PRIOR PROVISIONSA prior section 7112, Pub. L. 89-10, title IV, §4112, as added Pub. L. 107-110, §401, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1736, related to reservation of State funds for safe and drug-free schools, prior to the general amendment of this subpart by Pub. L. 114-95.Another prior section 7112, Pub. L. 89-10, title IV, §4112, as added Pub. L. 103-382, §101, 108 Stat. 3675, related to State applications, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107-110.A prior section 4102 of Pub. L. 89-10 was classified to section 3062 of this title, prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 89-10 by Pub. L. 103-382.
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATESection effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114-95, set out as an Effective Date of 2015 Amendment note under section 6301 of this title.
- State
- The term "State" means each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and each of the outlying areas.
- technology
- The term "technology" means modern information, computer and communication technology products, services, or tools, including, the Internet and other communications networks, computer devices and other computer and communications hardware, software applications, data systems, and other electronic content (including multimedia content) and data storage.