53B-8d-102 - Definitions.
53B-8d-102. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Division" means the Division of Child and Family Services.
(2) "Long-term foster care" means an individual who remains in the custody of thedivision, whether or not the individual resides:
(a) with licensed foster parents; or
(b) in independent living arrangements under the supervision of the division.
(3) "State institution of higher education" means:
(a) those institutions designated in Section 53B-1-102; and
(b) any public institution that offers postsecondary education in consideration of thepayment of tuition or fees for the attainment of educational or vocational objectives leading to adegree or certificate, including:
(i) business schools;
(ii) technical schools;
(iii) applied technology centers;
(iv) trade schools; and
(v) institutions offering related apprenticeship programs.
(4) "Tuition" means tuition at the rate for residents of the state.
(5) "Ward of the state" means an individual:
(a) who is:
(i) at least 17 years of age; and
(ii) not older than 26 years of age;
(b) who had a permanency goal in the individual's child and family plan, as described inSections 62A-4a-205 and 78A-6-314, of long-term foster care while in the custody of thedivision; and
(c) for whom the custody of the division was not terminated as a result of adoption.
Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session