LAC 28:I.2103. Definitions [Formerly LAC 28:XCIII.103]

A. The following terms apply to this Subpart 8(g) Advisory Council—an advisory council to BESE, which operates in accordance with LAC 28:I.503.C.1. 8(g) Program and Budget—consists of broad classifications of funding methods and/or programs and the total amount of money the board proposes to fund each category. 8(g) Program Guidelines—a manual produced by BESE for guidance, which includes examples pertaining to the 8(g) program, found in the applicant submission portal. Applicant—an eligible agency which submits a proposal for funding in response to a request for projects by BESE. Board or BESE—the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Continuing Project—a project that covers a time period of at least one, but no more than three, fiscal years. Fiscal Year (FY)—beginning July 1 and ending June 30. Foreign Language Instruction—academic instruction in any language other than English, not including instruction in English as a second language. Other Instructional Materials—materials used in the direct instruction of students which are not included under the annual per-student allocation for "materials of instruction" through the Department of Education. [See the 8(g) program guidelines for a list of examples.] Pilot Program—an educational program which will implement educational procedures, activities, objectives, standards, curricula, methodology, content, and so forth which do not presently exist in the school or school system seeking support funds for the program. Pre-School Program—any educational program provided for children who have not attained their fifth birthday. The term includes any and all types of educational readiness activities. Remediation Program—a program that teaches an educational skill which is normally taught at a lower grade level. [See the 8(g) program guidelines for a list of examples.] Research—an investigation of conditions existing within specific school populations. Supplant, Displace, or Replace—legally-prohibited types of expenditures for support funds. For the purpose of this Subpart, supplant, displace, and replace refer to the process whereby support funds are utilized in lieu of funds available from another source or 8(g) funds are utilized to fund activities previously funded by another source. Support Fund or Louisiana Quality Education Support Fund—a fund in the Louisiana State Treasury used for educational enhancements in accordance with La. Const. art. VII, §10.1, R.S. 17:3801 et seq., and §2101 of this Chapter.