(A) As used in this chapter:

1. (1) "STEM" is an abbreviation of "science, technology, engineering, and mathematics."
2. (2) "STEAM" is an abbreviation of "science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics."

(B)

1. (1) A science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics school shall be considered a type of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics school.
2. (2) A STEAM school equivalent shall be considered to be a type of STEM school equivalent.
3. (3) A STEAM program of excellence shall be considered to be a type of STEM program of excellence.

(C)

1. (1) Any reference to a STEM school or science, technology, engineering, and mathematics school in the Revised Code shall be considered to include a STEAM school, unless the context specifically indicates a different meaning or intent. All provisions of the Revised Code applicable to a STEM school shall apply to a STEAM school in the same manner, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
2. (2) Any reference to a STEM school equivalent in the Revised Code shall be considered to include a STEAM school equivalent, unless the context specifically indicates a different meaning or intent. All provisions of the Revised Code applicable to a STEM school equivalent shall apply to a STEAM school equivalent in the same manner, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
3. (3) Any reference to a STEM program of excellence in the Revised Code shall be considered to include a STEAM program of excellence, unless the context specifically indicates a different meaning or intent. All provisions of the Revised Code applicable to a STEM program of excellence shall apply to a STEAM program of excellence in the same manner, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.