As used in this chapter, "child of a child care employee" means an individual who:

1. (1) is at least four (4) years of age and less than five (5) years of age on August 1 of the state fiscal year for which a prekindergarten voucher is sought for the individual under the prekindergarten program;
2. (2) is a resident of Indiana or otherwise has legal settlement in Indiana, as determined under IC 20-26-11 ;
3. (3) receives qualified early education services from an eligible provider, as determined by the office;
4. (4) has a parent or guardian who agrees to ensure that the child meets the attendance requirements determined by the office;
5. (5) resides with a parent or guardian who is a child care employee, as determined by the office;
6. (6) has a household income that does not exceed eighty-five percent (85%) of Indiana's state median income for the household's family size; and
7. (7) meets the requirements of section 7.2(c) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.92-2024, SEC.12.