HAR §8-400-3. Definitions

As used in this chapter: "A+ program" means the after-school plus program established by the department for public elementary school-aged children and conducted statewide utilizing public school grounds and facilities. The A+ program is voluntary and is not part of the compulsory educational services provided by the state. The program provides supervision to young children who would otherwise be unsupervised during after-school hours. "Department" means the department of education. "District coordinator" means a person who is responsible for the coordination of the A+ program in a school district. "At-risk student" means a child who is consistently not making satisfactory progress in school or who is in need of a safe, nurturing environment. "Group leader" means a person who assists the site coordinator in implementing the A+ program at a school site. "Latchkey" refers to children who have no adult present in the home to provide after-school supervision. "Parent" means the natural or legal parent, guardian, or other legal custodian of a child. "Program aide" means a person who assists the site coordinator or group leader in supervising and conducting after-school activities at a school site. "Site coordinator" means a person who organizes, implements, coordinates and promotes the A+ program at a school site. [Eff 3/1/93; comp 8/7/93; comp 4/1/96; am and comp 3/13/00] (Auth: HRS §302A-1112) (Imp: HRS §§302A-1122, 302A-408)