53A-25a-102 - Definitions.
53A-25a-102. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Blind student" means an individual between ages three through 21 who is eligible forspecial education services and who:
(a) has a visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with correcting lenses or has alimited field of vision such that the widest diameter subtends an angular distance no greater than20 degrees;
(b) has a medically indicated expectation of visual deterioration; or
(c) has functional blindness.
(2) "Braille" means the system of reading and writing through touch, commonly knownas English Braille.
(3) "Functional blindness" means a visual impairment that renders a student unable toread or write print at a level commensurate with the student's cognitive abilities.
(4) "Individualized education program" or "IEP" means a written statement developed fora student eligible for special education services pursuant to Section 602(a)(20) of part B of theIndividuals with Disabilities Act, 20 U.S.C. Section 1401(a).
Enacted by Chapter 280, 1994 General Session