Rule 511-5-8-.01. Definitions
Unless a different meaning is required by the context, the following terms as used in these Rules shall have the meaning hereinafter respectively ascribed to them
- (a) "At Risk Population" means those children who are in the age group 10 through 15 years.
- (b) "Department" means the Georgia Department of Public Health.
- (c) "Health Authority" means the county boards of health or their authorized representatives.
- (d) "School Authority" means the county and municipal boards of education or their authorized representatives.
- (e) "Scoliosis" means a lateral curvature of the spinal column from the midline that may or may not include rotation or deformity of the vertebrae.
- (f) "Screening Examination" means to pass through a standardized inspection or test approved by the Department.
Authority: O.C.G.A. Secs. 31-2A-6, 20-2-772.
History. Original Rule entitled "Definitions" adopted. F. Oct. 15, 2013; eff. Nov. 4, 2013.