1. (1) "Gifted and talented programs" means the process an LEA uses to identify and serve a gifted and talented student.

2. (2) "Gifted and talented student" means a student in grades K-8 that the LEA identifies as having an ability that is significantly above the typical ability of a student within the same age group in:

   1. (a) general intellectual ability;

   2. (b) specific academic fields including:

      1. (i) language arts;
      2. (ii) mathematics; or
      3. (iii) science; or
   3. (c) creative thinking.
3. (3) "Identify" or "identifies" means the use of multiple measures to determine if a student qualifies for gifted and talented services.

4. (4)(a) "Measures" means an instrument or tool used to identify if a student qualifies for gifted and talented services and shall account for:

   1. (i) disabilities;

      1. (ii) potential language barriers;
      2. (iii) culturally diverse perspectives; and
      3. (iv) multilingual learners.
   2. (b) Measures may not be solely dependent on a student's English vocabulary or comprehension skills.

5. (5) "Serve" or "services" means opportunities with increased depth, complexity, or rigor provided to a gifted and talented student which may include:

   1. (a) accommodations in the regular classroom;
   2. (b) pull-out programs;
   3. (c) advanced classes;
   4. (d) varied grouping strategies;
   5. (e) enrichment;
   6. (f) acceleration;
   7. (g) differentiation of curriculum and instruction;

   8. (h) dual enrollment;

      1. (i) magnet schools;
   9. (j) academic competitions; or
   10. (k) other services approved by the Superintendent.
6. (6) "Underrepresented students" means a subset of students, as determined by an LEA and approved by the Superintendent, that holds a smaller percentage in a program as compared to the overall LEA population.

KEY: accelerated learning, enhancement programs, gifted and talented

Date of Last Change: August 7, 2025

Notice of Continuation: June 10, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53F-2-408; 53E-3-401(4)