§407.1. Definitions

            As used in this Part, the following terms have the following meanings:

            (1) "Appropriate early childhood program" means a developmentally appropriate program for young children, ages three to five years, which is in compliance with regulatory guidelines to be issued by the department pursuant to this Part and which is approved by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.

            (2) "Department" means the state Department of Education.

            (3) "HIPPY" means the Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters.

            (4) Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 438, §4(B).

            Acts 1992, No. 970, §1, eff. July 9, 1992; Acts 2009, No. 438, §4(B); Acts 2022, No. 374, §1.