For the purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:
- (1) ATHLETIC TRAINER. The same meaning as the term “athletic training practice,” as defined by Section 34-40-2. This term includes after school sporting event coverage.
- (2) ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICES. Services provided by an athletic trainer within the scope of athletic training practice, as defined by Section 34-40-2. This term includes coverage provided to an after school sporting event.
- (3) BOARD. The Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers, as provided in this chapter.
- (4) INCENTIVE PROGRAM. The Athletic Trainer Secondary School Incentive Program established by this article.
- (5) RURAL SCHOOL. A school not located within a United States Census Bureau Alabama Urbanized Area of 50,000 or more individuals.
- (6) SECONDARY SCHOOL. Any rural, 1A, 2A, 3A, or Title I schools providing education to students in sixth through twelfth grade. This term includes middle schools and high schools.
(Act 2023-341, §1.)