§ 4372

For the purposes of this part, the following definitions shall apply:

(a) “Cooperating entity” means any federal, state, or local, public or private nonprofit agency providing school-based early mental health intervention and prevention services that agrees to offer services at a schoolsite through a program assisted under this part.

(b) “Eligible pupil” means a pupil who attends a publicly funded elementary school and who is in kindergarten or grades 1 to 3, inclusive.

(c) “Local educational agency” means any school district or county office of education, or state special school.

(d) “Director” means the State Director of Mental Health.

(e) “Supportive service” means a service that will enhance the mental health and social development of children.

(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 722, Sec. 23. Effective September 15, 1992.)