As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. (1) Eligible participant means any public school, as defined in section 22-1-101, that enrolls students in kindergarten through twelfth grades or any public or private agency operating in conjunction with any such public school.
2. (1.5) Facility school means an approved facility school as defined in section 22-2-402 (1).
3. (2) In-home suspension means a suspension pursuant to section 22-33-105 in which the student is suspended from participation in regular school activities but receives continuous educational instruction, supervision, and discipline in a home environment.
4. (3) In-school suspension means a period of time during which, pursuant to section 22-33-105, the student is prohibited from participating in regular school activities but remains in the school environment and continues to receive educational instruction, supervision, and discipline.
5. (4) Program means an in-school or in-school district suspension program or in-home suspension program authorized pursuant to this article.
6. (5) State board means the state board of education.
7. (6) Suspended student means a student suspended pursuant to section 22-33-105 or otherwise suspended by a facility school.

Source: L. 96: Entire article added, p. 1809, § 5, effective July 1. L. 2008: (1.5) added and (6) amended, p. 1400, § 42, effective May 27. L. 2012: (3) amended, (HB 12-1345), ch. 188, p. 745, § 29, effective May 19.