For purposes of this chapter:

1. (1) “Academic institution” means an institution of postsecondary education receiving state funds or a private institution of postsecondary education with campuses physically located in Delaware.
2. (2) “Applicant” means a prospective student applying for admission to an academic institution.
3. (3) “Conviction” means a verdict of guilty by the trier of fact, whether judge or jury, or a plea of guilty, or a plea of nolo contendere accepted by the court.

83 Del. Laws, c. 478, § 1